Guest Post

Friends,

today we are allowing Mr. Alex to write a guest post on our blog regarding

The Most Common Health Problems Of Older Dogs

Here are the most common health problems of older dogs. A dogs health just like ours slowly deteriorates as they grow old. Does your dog get around slowly and get tired really easily, preferring to just sit around virtually the entire day? Well, if your dog is having those traits mentioned then they are likely to have serious troubles when they get older. And when your dog is old you must be ready for some health problems coming your dog's way. However, with some proper care, you can prevent some troubles that are common to the aging process.

So here are the 5 most common health problems of older dogs.

Dental Problems - Teeth and gum problems are just two of the common health problems of older dogs. Dogs dental problems are usually bad breath, too much salivation, swollen gums, and having a hard time in chewing food. In order for you to give them relief if they have any dental problems, you can apply oregon-grape or echinacea on their gums using a ball of cotton. It reduces the pain that dental problems give as well as it helps in enhancing gum growth. Also, a regular brushing regimen is recommended at least 1 time per week. Use either a dog tooth brush or a rubber finger brush (looks like a nubbed rubber thimble) and make sure you get toothpaste made for dogs, not humans. Also, a good hard beef bone will help to remove plaque from your dogs teeth.

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Visual and Hearing Problems - Just like eyesight and hearing problems in older people, dogs also can experience that kind of problem when they become senior dogs.

 Eye problems can be possibly cataract and glaucoma. If you don't take action, the problem can get worse and will lead to cloudy eyes and even loss of vision. Apart from visual problems, your dog can also have a hearing impairment as they age. So you can prevent this from happening or slow it by feeding them foods that are rich in Vitamins A, E, and C. A good diet rich in meat protein is essential for your dogs health. Avoid cheap dog foods filled with grains.

Arthritis - Among the most common health problems of older dogs, arthritis is indeed the most usual one. Almost all dogs all over the world, especially the big ones face this very painful problem that's rooting from the joints. Difficulty in moving around, swelling of the joints, and stiffness are the symptoms that you should observe when your dog has arthritis. Lessen the suffering or possibly prevent it by giving them foods rich in Vitamin C and Bromelain and give them an anti-inflammatory like fish oil.

And these are the most common health problems of older dogs. Just always remember that your dog is a loyal companion and when they get old you must be ready to take care of them more.

Thank you Mr. Alex



Alex Fields is a dog owner and loves to write about them.

He writes for Bling Bling Puppy an online dog store