Does Soft Food Cause My Aging Poodle to Become Weaker?
Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Posted by revalbertkang
Question answered by Daddy Albert
Q: My poodle was 14 years old when she passed away. By that time, she had lost most of her teeth. Did the soft food cause her health to deteriorate and ultimately die?
A: I believe that soft food has nothing to do with the deteriorating health of your pet. If your soft food have sufficient nutrients to sustain her health, she should be able to live normally.
At 14 years old, your poodle was actually 72 to 78 years old based on human aging process. So, she had lived to a ripe old age. Some poodles may live to 17 years old and that will make them around 84 to 94 human years.
Diseases
Senior poodles may suffer from various diseases. Therefore it is important to have your poodle regularly checked by the vet. In this modern age, there are many new treatments that will keep ailments at bay.
Weight
Like human beings, your poodle needs to maintain a healthy weight. Senior poodles do gain weight easily and so it is vital to keep your poodle active by scheduling regular exercises like walking and playing. Please note that you are to make them regular but SHORT.. Do not prolong the time of the exercises and games - they are not good for canine primer timers.
Quality Food
I recommend that you get rid of the commercial dog food and give your poodle home-cooked food. Food fillers are not good for your senior poodle or any other older dogs.Ask your vet for more advice.
Canine Dental Care
Dental problem is most common with aging dogs. Daily brushing is important because it keeps the bacteria from building up in their mouths. Your local vet may be able to do the scraping so as to enhance the dental health of your dog.
Take Care of Your Aging Dog
Time flies especially when you are in love with your pet. Your dog ages very fast and it is important to observe its behaviors and other physical signs of weakness.
Do not hesitate to visit your vet if your dog is not feeling well. Like I have said, in this modern age, your vet has many good treatments that may enhance and prolong the life of your aging pet.
At 14 years old, your poodle was actually 72 to 78 years old based on human aging process. So, she had lived to a ripe old age. Some poodles may live to 17 years old and that will make them around 84 to 94 human years.
Diseases
Senior poodles may suffer from various diseases. Therefore it is important to have your poodle regularly checked by the vet. In this modern age, there are many new treatments that will keep ailments at bay.
Weight
Like human beings, your poodle needs to maintain a healthy weight. Senior poodles do gain weight easily and so it is vital to keep your poodle active by scheduling regular exercises like walking and playing. Please note that you are to make them regular but SHORT.. Do not prolong the time of the exercises and games - they are not good for canine primer timers.
Quality Food
I recommend that you get rid of the commercial dog food and give your poodle home-cooked food. Food fillers are not good for your senior poodle or any other older dogs.Ask your vet for more advice.
Canine Dental Care
Dental problem is most common with aging dogs. Daily brushing is important because it keeps the bacteria from building up in their mouths. Your local vet may be able to do the scraping so as to enhance the dental health of your dog.
Take Care of Your Aging Dog
Time flies especially when you are in love with your pet. Your dog ages very fast and it is important to observe its behaviors and other physical signs of weakness.
Do not hesitate to visit your vet if your dog is not feeling well. Like I have said, in this modern age, your vet has many good treatments that may enhance and prolong the life of your aging pet.
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