Learn ank know about common signs of aging

The secret to me. One day I looked at my dog and thought to myself, "when you get old?" Was not it last week, giving me stretched around our state, I beg you to slow down? When exactly will you stop jumping on our bed for your morning hugs and kisses? If it is that you decided not to go behind the SUV to go for a loved one to drive? I remember researching dog ramps and order one online, but that was because I thought you might be a "daily requirement," and now you can get in the car without.
That's the way it was when our beloved dog to gain higher status. It is wise to prepare for the inevitability of feeling and educate yourself so you're ready to help them when they need you. Of course you can not predict when your dog is a senior official. This is not specific to a certain age. In fact, in general, the smaller the dog, a longer life expectancy. For example, if you look at two dogs who are both 10 years old, one who weighs less than 20 pounds is about 56 years old in human years, and the dog that is larger than 90 pounds is about 78 years workforce. That is a difference in 22 years! Much has to do with the overall health of your dog to start with. But if you can make yourself aware of the subtle changes that come with age, you are in a better position to help the health of your dog when they are getting easier to treat.
Common signs of aging:

    * Tiring faster;
    * Unwillingness to go to the car, or fall when trying to jump on something that can easily be used for the dog;
    * White hair, especially on the face;
    * Difficulty getting up from the floor to lie;
    * Sleeping facilities for more during the day than before;
    * Increased activity dream, from which the dog moves his legs as if running during sleep;
    * Problems with vision or hearing;
    * Additional parts, where the dog's nose touches the ground after the eruption of sneezing;
    * Dragging hind legs on the fingers during a walk;
    * Hepatitis, especially fatty tumor that forms under the skin;
    Growth * like warts that form on the skin of dogs, often in the face;
    * Lack of self-control, resulting in accidents.
What can you do?

    * Alert to changes in your dog goes through education and yourself about the therapies available for older dogs;
    * Fix to exercise so your dog will keep faith, not get stressed by exaggerating;
    * Keep extra weight off as possible. I found it easily accomplished by conducting an all-raw, natural diet. Obesity is probably the most common reasons for stress in the overall health of your dog;
    * Have a geriatric work with your veterinarian about every six months the time for common ailments in senior dogs screen as a thyroid imbalance, kidney, heart or liver, diabetes and arthritis;
    * Keep your dog's teeth clean, (periodontitis is one of the most common problems seen by veterinarians in their senior patients).
What therapies and other tools are available for aging dogs?
Besides the traditional medicine, as usual prescribed Rimadyl for arthritis pain in dogs, there are many "alternative" therapies that popularity to the great relief of owners of older dogs. They include holistic and homeopathic therapy. Here are some examples:

    * Arnica Montana is a homeopathic remedy that you can buy in a health food store. It works wonders for dogs with aches, and there is absolutely no risk of unpleasant side effects. This is particularly provides relief to sore muscles after exercise. (Remedy is truly made for man, so you will not find in pet stores);
    * The following should be done by licensed professionals, but the benefits may be worth the cost;
Hydrotherapy;
Acupuncture;
Massage (often combined with hydrotherapy in the same session);
Chiropractic treatment.
Other resources;
Lifejackets, if your dog is a swimmer;
can help you harness butt dog is weak and he needs help walking or using the stairs;
Portable Steps to get the dogs and furniture, (someone said "to help the dog get up on the furniture?)
A strong telescopic disaster for the dog to ease into and out of the car or camper;
Shopping Cart (see Company K-9 cart. Make custom cars for dogs, geared to their specific needs).
I realize that there is much more to say about the reimbursement of health care for older dogs, but it is not my intention to write a book on the subject. I hope the things I said to watch for and suggestions for what you can do is help with a place to start. It is a sacred journey that we share with our dog companions and a special honor to have them live long enough, so we can care for them in their golden years.