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We all dread the time when the inevitable signs of aging begin to appear in our pets. In supporting older dogs, however, your attitude and expectations are important. Becoming stressed and upset at each new issue that arises as your pet ages will not help them or yourself. Aging is a natural part of life, and if we expect it, accept it, and prepare for it, it will be easier on you and your best friend. Older dogs will sleep more, be generally less aware of their surroundings, and are less tolerable of cold than when they were younger. It is common for aging pets to have increasing difficulty hearing and seeing. Older dogs are not able to go for long hikes or run with their guardians as they are accustomed to. It can be quite a dilemma when deciding it’s time to leave a beloved hiking or running companion at home. When is your companion considered “geriatric”? Here’s a rough guideline: Rather than becoming anxious about our pets declining abilities, we can become proactive in preventing or delaying the onset of age related disease, and adjust our interactions with them rather than becoming frustrated by their lack of hearing or poor eyesight or other disabilities. Adjusting our expectations reduces stress for both guardian and companion. Only Natural Pet Store - Everything Natural for Dogs & Cats |
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