Care of Older Dogs照顾老年人的狗

As our dogs age, we always want to do the best we can to prolong our best friend’s life for as long as we can, and make sure we’ve done all we can to give them the best quality of life in their declining years.作为我们的狗的年龄，我们总是希望尽最大努力，我们可以延长我们最好的朋友的生活，只要我们能够，并且确保我们已经做了所有我们可以给他们最好的生活质量在下降年。

As the owner of an elderly dog, and someone who is asked to recommend products occasionally, I’ve been keen to search out and try many of the things on the market.  Of course, you should always seek out the advice of your vet and take into account the characteristics of your dog which only you will know and understand, but here are a few items that you may want to consider to help out your old friend.作为拥有一个老人的狗，有人问及谁是推荐产品，偶尔，我一直热衷于寻找和尝试很多事情在市场上。当然，你要始终寻求的意见，您的审核和顾及的特点，你的宠物狗，其中只有你会认识和了解，但这里有一些项目，您可能需要考虑，以帮助您的老朋友。

Just like in humans as we age, the older dog’s digestive system will be slowing down.  This means that hard-to-digest foods are a struggle, and much needed nutrients may not be as efficient in helping renew cells and regenerate your dog as they used to be.就像在人类，因为我们的年龄，老年人狗的消化系统将放缓，这意味着努力到消化的食物是一种斗争，急需养分未必有效率在帮助延长细胞的再生和你的宠物狗因为他们用来。

High protein foods take a lot of breaking down into useable form, and produce a lot more waste products that need processing through liver and kidneys – and while a high protein diet is just what a young active dog needs to provide energy, the older dog is better served by an easily digestible diet with a higher carbohydrate content.  This means picking your dog food products carefully and looking for high energy feeds that are low in protein.  The most easily digested protein for the older dog is found in milk and eggs.高蛋白质食物，采取了很多打破到可用的形式，产生了很多废物的产品需要处理，通过肝和肾-和，而高蛋白质的饮食是什么样的一个年轻活跃的狗需要提供能源，较旧的狗更好的服务，由一个容易消化的饮食与较高的碳水化合物含量，这意味着采摘你的宠物狗食品仔细寻找高能量饲料是在低蛋白。最容易消化的蛋白质，为老年人的狗发现，在牛奶和鸡蛋。

An excellent source of protein for elderly dogs is Goat’s Milk.  The reason being that the fat and protein molecules are very much smaller than cow’s milk, and more easily digested.  Some companies produce a formula especailly for dogs, containing added nutrients including condroitin, glucosamine and green tea extract.  These all help the immune system, slow down aging and generally improve wellbeing.  Dogs tell me it is very tasty too!一个很好的蛋白质来源，为老人狗是山羊的奶。原因是脂肪和蛋白质分子是非常远小于牛奶，及更容易消化，一些公司生产的公式， especailly为狗，载有补充养分包括condroitin ，氨基葡萄糖和绿茶提取物，这些都有助于免疫系统，减缓老化和普遍提高的福祉。狗告诉我，这是非常好吃的太多了！

In addition, Mark & Chappell offers a really good range of dietary supplements to help tackle aging joints.  One of their best is Arthriti-Um which contains a selection of natural products that promote good bone health especially vital for older dogs with stiffening joints.在此外，马克＆查培尔提供了一个真正好的一系列的营养补充剂，以协助解决老化的关节。之一，他们最好是arthriti -嗯，其中载有选择天然产品，促进良好的骨骼健康至关重要，特别是为老年人犬关节僵硬。

Finally, a daily cod liver oil capsule is often a good way to boost essential oils in the diet and support aging joints.最后，每天鱼肝油胶囊往往是一个很好的方法，以提高精油，在饮食和支持老龄化关节。

In terms of equipment, an older dog often appreciates a non-slip feeding bowl, raised off the floor if they have longer legs, so they don’t put additional strain on their joints when bending down to eat.  Many people swear by Magnopulse Magnetic Pain Relieving collars to alleviate arthritis pain and while the evidence seems mostly anecdotal they are said by supporters to produce miraculous results.  Finally, of course, a comfy bed is a must.  For older dogs with stiff joints, this needs to be bigger than the dog so they can lay out comfortably.  A microwaveable heat pad is a boon for a long-lived hot-water bottle effect to relieve aching joints – it has almost miraculous heat retaining properties and will keep warm and provide comfort for hours on end.在设备方面，旧的狗，往往赞赏非支路喂养碗，提出了小康地板，如果他们有较长的腿，所以他们不把额外压力，对他们的关节弯曲时，向下吃，许多人宣誓，由magnopulse磁止痛衣领，以减轻关节炎疼痛和证据的同时，似乎大多是传闻，他们说的支持者产生神奇的效果。最后，当然，舒适的床是必须进行的。老年人犬关节僵硬，这需要以更大的比狗，使他们能够从容地铺陈。 microwaveable热垫是一个福音一项长期的生活热水瓶的效果，以减轻关节-它几乎已奇迹般的热性能的保留，并会御寒，并提供舒适小时就结束。

Of course the most important thing for your elderly dog is a loving home, compassion for their aches and pains and respect.  Only the loving owner can provide a comforting touch and reassuring word for their life-time companion.当然，最重要的事，您老人家的狗是一个充满爱的家庭，同情他们的疼痛和尊重，只有爱好拥有者可以提供一个令人欣慰的接触和放心的话他们的生活-时间的伴侣。