Care of Older Dogs照顧老年人的狗

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.作為我們的狗的年齡，我們總是希望盡最大努力，我們可以延長我們最好的朋友的生活，只要我們能夠，並且確保我們已經做了所有我們可以給他們最好的生活質量在下降年。

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.作為擁有一個老人的狗，有人問及誰是推薦產品，偶爾，我一直熱衷於尋找和嘗試很多事情在市場上。當然，你要始終尋求的意見，您的審核和顧及的特點，你的寵物狗，其中只有你會認識和了解，但這裡有一些項目，您可能需要考慮，以幫助您的老朋友。

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.就像在人類，因為我們的年齡，老年人狗的消化系統將放緩，這意味著努力到消化的食物是一種鬥爭，急需養分未必有效率在幫助延長細胞的再生和你的寵物狗因為他們用來。

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.高蛋白質食物，採取了很多打破到可用的形式，產生了很多廢物的產品需要處理，通過肝和腎-和，而高蛋白質的飲食是什麼樣的一個年輕活躍的狗需要提供能源，較舊的狗更好的服務，由一個容易消化的飲食與較高的碳水化合物含量，這意味著採摘你的寵物狗食品仔細尋找高能量飼料是在低蛋白。最容易消化的蛋白質，為老年人的狗發現，在牛奶和雞蛋。

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!一個很好的蛋白質來源，為老人狗是山羊的奶。原因是脂肪和蛋白質分子是非常遠小於牛奶，及更容易消化，一些公司生產的公式， especailly為狗，載有補充養分包括condroitin ，氨基葡萄糖和綠茶提取物，這些都有助於免疫系統，減緩老化和普遍提高的福祉。狗告訴我，這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，馬克＆查培爾提供了一個真正好的一系列的營養補充劑，以協助解決老化的關節。之一，他們最好是arthriti -嗯，其中載有選擇天然產品，促進良好的骨骼健康至關重要，特別是為老年人犬關節僵硬。

Finally, a daily cod liver oil capsule is often a good way to boost essential oils in the diet and support aging joints.最後，每天魚肝油膠囊往往是一個很好的方法，以提高精油，在飲食和支持老齡化關節。

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.在設備方面，舊的狗，往往讚賞非支路餵養碗，提出了小康地板，如果他們有較長的腿，所以他們不把額外壓力，對他們的關節彎曲時，向下吃，許多人宣誓，由magnopulse磁止痛衣領，以減輕關節炎疼痛和證據的同時，似乎大多是傳聞，他們說的支持者產生神奇的效果。最後，當然，舒適的床是必須進行的。老年人犬關節僵硬，這需要以更大的比狗，使他們能夠從容地鋪陳。 microwaveable熱墊是一個福音一項長期的生活熱水瓶的效果，以減輕關節-它幾乎已奇蹟般的熱性能的保留，並會禦寒，並提供舒適小時就結束。

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.當然，最重要的事，您老人家的狗是一個充滿愛的家庭，同情他們的疼痛和尊重，只有愛好擁有者可以提供一個令人欣慰的接觸和放心的話他們的生活-時間的伴侶。