One of the best things you can do for your dog besides regular exercise, good food, water and shelter, is to be aware of any changes that it might exhibit in all aspects of it’s life. Particularly as dogs get older they might seem like they are just not interested in exercise any longer but this might be due to the fact that they are suffering from pain of some form or another.
Many older dogs suffer from arthritis and this can be very painful. There are all sorts of remedies that can help your dog from natural remedies to ones that your local vet might prescribe.
Our beloved pets cannot talk to us and they can only hope that we are aware of their conditions by knowing what they are usually like and noticing any behavioral changes.
Even if a normally quiet dog starts whining or barking more often they might be trying to give you a signal that something is not quite right in their life.
A regular checkup at the Vet is a good solution to ensure that your dog is always in optimal health and that includes their mental state.
Older dogs can become depressed because they are no longer getting the required stimulation mentally and a depressed dog will suffer just as a human can do in similar circumstances.
If your dog starts to eat more or less food than normal this could be another sign that there is a problem and also if they gain or lose weight they could be suffering from some health problems.
Always be aware of their behavior and it will ensure that your dog has a happy and long life.