Basic knowledge of old dogs
Senior dog after 7 years old
Pet life is much shorter than human.
It matures in one to two years, and then it takes years from 4 to 7 years old every year.
It is said that aging will start from about seven years old (human conversion 40s). From this period it will be more susceptible to various diseases.
More than half of breeded dogs are senior dogs
Pet related markets have steadily expanded due to the increase in breeding heads and improvement of breeding environment as background. There are an increasing number of pet owners seeking the same level of care as people, and qualitative transformation of breeding has been remarkable.
Increase in longevity with an increase in miniature dog breeding and veterinary / animal hospital etc. Increase in older dogs is becoming a reality, and fine meals, supplies and services are required for each life scene.
Two major symptoms in the senior term and nursing care period
Sudden dementia after 13 years of age
Dogs have also lengthened their longevity and have become aged, and symptoms of dementia have been seen in the same way as humans.
The incidence of dementia increases rapidly after 13 years of age.
As with humans, there are individual differences and the age and severity of onset are different.
About 80% of dementia dogs are occupied by hybrids of Shiba Inu and Japanese dogs.
Representative symptoms of aging phenomenon Osteoarthritis
Diseases that degenerate and destroy joints as a whole are hindered by cartilage which protects the joint surface of the bones and smooths the movement. Most of hereditary ones, the species of breed is clear.
However, it is one of the typical symptoms that develops with aging. Also, it is said that arthritis takes 1 to 5 adult dogs.
Breeds that are susceptible to onset
Labrador Retriever / Golden Retriever / Husky / Chihuahua / Pomeranian / Yorkshire Terrier / Dachshund / Multisez / Poodle / Shepard / Cocker Spaniel
Senior Life Support as a member of the family
It is natural for play to come around here if you live long.
I do not feel like I was as young as I may always be asleep. Let's see a veterinarian immediately if you notice something wrong. And it is important that you give appropriate treatment and support you at home evenly.
- A veterinarian
Kazuya Haruo - In the world of pets, longevity advances, and various disorders accompanying aging are seen like people. There is no nursing-care insurance for pets, so old-age nursing care is the duty of the owner. But this is a hard labor. Senior Life support goods should be encouraging.