While guidelines suggest many dogs enter their senior years by age 7, larger breeds tend to become seniors a little sooner. At this stage, our canine companions naturally start to:
Slow their pace: Older pups have less stamina. They tire more easily and want to sleep more.
Gain weight more easily: Their metabolism slows as they become more sedentary. Senior diets can help control weight.
Experience declines in their senses: Their sight and hearing typically worsen with age.