The process of aging affects our pets in much the same way as it affects ourselves. I have found I have hair growing where I don't want it, and it isn't growing where I need it. Just as we must make adjustments in our daily routine as we get older, so does our aging pet. There are a number of things to keep in mind concerning the older pet. Many times a few simple measures taken by you will enable your pet to live a longer and better life.
Exercise is good for an old pet bet in moderation.
There should be shorter periods of play and longer periods of rest. Exercise improves circulation, elimination, aeration, and helps keep down body weight if combined with good diet. It has been observed that a high percentage of dogs over eight years old have kidney disease. Such damage generally develops slowly over the years. The early problems generally go unnoticed and lead in time to loss of general kidney function.