Dog Aging Problems and Vision Problems To Watch For
Not only for themselves, but for you, the owner, dog aging problems such as losing their vision can pose problems, whether they have glaucoma or cataracts. Visual problems can certainly be helped by veterinary medicine, but in the meanwhile, you can substitute auditory cues to help your dog out (of visual cues if your pet is losing its hearing). Dog aging problems can leave them feeling insecure and somewhat threatened.
If you are the type of owner who enjoys playing Frisbee with your pet, or you enjoy throwing him treats, there are ways to still enjoy this as your dog begins to lose sight. Enlarge your range of motion when throwing the Frisbee or the food towards the dog's sides. This will give your dog a better chance of catching the object's path. You may seem more upset than your dog is when he gets hit in the head by a Frisbee, but both you and your pet will be happier if you throw the item to either side. Don't stop giving your dog a special treat just because you have to change up the routine.
As your pet ages, other things need to be held in concern. One, specifically, is the loss of quality in the exciting games you used to play. Does your pet still have fun when you go to the park and try to play or has loss of their senses caused your dog to lose interest in what he is trying to do? When you aren't looking, things could be very dangerous and stressful for your dog.
If you take your dog to the groomer or travel to the park, make sure to note whether or not he interacts with other dogs. See if your dog adores the company or if he begins trembling right away. Any changes in behavior are problematic, so keep track of everything that happens. His life may be changing very rapidly and how your dog experiences the world can change entirely, whether or not you can make sense of why these changes are happening. Does your dog stay closer to you when you are in the park when he used to stay out and play?Does your dog seem sadder more of the time when he was once happy? Has your dog stopped running around the park to stay at your side and keep pace? Does your dog avoid other people? Does he keep lounging on his dog bed instead of rushing to greet visitors? Your dog can be fearing so many things when he loses his senses and you should do what it takes to keep him comfortable. Your dog may not be acting like himself and that is to be expected when dog aging problems occur. Keep in mind that you may need to change your dog's routine in order to make him more comfortable.