Unfortunately, many owners miss the moment when the dog becomes elderly.
And this is very bad. After all, an aging four-legged friend needs extra care.
The fact is that such an animal develops health problems.
How can you tell if your dog is getting old? Let's emphasize right away: you can't rely solely on your pet's age.
The thing is that the number of years lived is not a very accurate indicator: dogs become old at different ages.
The following physical signs are of particular interest to look for.
Change in body type
This phenomenon is explained very simply: in old age, many dogs experience an increase in fat deposits and a decrease in muscle mass.
In this regard, dogs are very similar to people.
Change in coat color
It turns out that pets also go grey.
So, don’t ignore such a sign as a change in the color of the fur around the muzzle of your four-legged friend.
But there is an important point: dogs with light fur turn grey earlier than pets with dark fur.
The dog has become less able to navigate in space
This can happen if the dog has begun to see and hear worse. These are clear signs of the pet's aging.
Earlier it became known whether the character is related to the dog's height.
