Little Wet Dog Photography

Yup…. None of the below symptoms for our old lady… well… ok… she is grumpy… and does sleep more… but me too!!! J  “One of the main signs of aging in dogs is the lack of physical energy.  Dogs slow down as they grow older.  They will rest and sleep more than they ever did before.  Because of this decrease in activity, your dog may have less of an appetite.  Another symptom of old age in dogs is the appearance of fatty tumors which are most likely benign.  You may also notice that your older dog doesn’t see or hear as well as he once did.  Just like people, dogs can act grumpy and old age can make them even grumpier.  Older dogs can also feel more vulnerable and startle easily by sudden movements or loud noises.  It’s a good idea to keep a close eye on the interaction of a small child with an elderly dog.  The child may accidentally frighten the older dog and cause him to bite or nip in defense.  “