very old dogs?

Question

who here has/has had a very old dog. how old was it and what did you feed it? exercise regiment?

interested in pet longetivity

Answer 1

I have a Golden Retriever who is just 37 days short of 16 years which is an excellent age for the breed. She still goes for a short walk (approx 0.5 km) at night and we feed her soft foods - Nature's Gift canned and soft moist dry. She gets a small drink of lactose free dog milk and a couple of dog biscuits. She can still see and hear quite well. Her major problem is very arthritic knees and she's on anti inflammatory drugs and Sasha's Blend powder for that. It will be a very sad day when she leaves us.

Answer 2

I have a male Pomeranian that I got in 1991, Napoleon. He is still alive and today matter of fact next month will be celebrating his 16th birthday in human years.

For the majority of his life I raised him on Pedigree little champs dog food along w/people food. I recently switched dog food brands because I have 3 Poms, 2 that are 2 1/2 years old and my little old man ~ I was having a hard time keeping their dog food separate but found a dog food that I can feed to all three now, Canidae made for puppies, adults, and seniors.

My little old man is very healthy, his signs of aging are minimal; some hearing loss, and cataracts he gets around on his own with no problem.
He has always had a fenced in back yard, plenty of room to roam and given 2-3 snacks per day just because, Pup-peroni's a snack he just absolutely loves...

Answer 3

I have had a couple of large dogs over 13. All homemade food, mostly cooked beef and chicken with vegetables. I find this the easiest way to maintain a good weight. Plain yogurt for good digestion. Glucosamine for joints.

Regular exercise is the key! Long walks are great especially in flat areas when it is cool outside. New toys, chews, people to visit (not so much other dogs) and grass to lie down in are all good.

Swimming can be good as long as there is no current and, if necessary, a flotation vest.

Older dogs need a nice, warm, soft and supportive bed to sleep in away from drafts. They also need peace and quiet away from kids, younger pets and noise. Regular dental care is great, although very expensive for older dogs, but more vaccinations are not as they have built up immunity.

I find older dogs really feel good after baths or professional grooming. Having a mobile groomer come to your house makes it really easy for them and much less stressful.

It is sweet having an older dog.

Answer 4

My dog Nala recently passed away this year. Her exact age was unknown, but we had her since 1995, and she was adult when we found her...so she was at least 13 yrs old. She was a complete mutt, and she was fed Pedigree and loved Meaty Bone treats.

She didn't have an exercise regiment, actually. Other than romping the backyard with her daughter, she spent most of her time sleeping on the bed.

Answer 5

only 13 but it was old for her breed, fed her James Wellbloved with a little tined meat. Exercise her favorite walk was just to the car get in, sit up look out of the window sniffing the air. or just a short walk round the block about 10 minuets

Answer 6

i have an old dog hes bout 11 yrs old and lives for bout 12 so he will probly die soon :( right know i feed him just normal food probly not doggy biscuits cause there to hard , For there exercise you shouldnt really do much with them just 1 or 2 walk a week very light exercise. :)

Answer 7

Lets see...my last dog, a cairn terrier, lived to be nearly 16, before him was a yorkie who lived to be nearly 17, and a westie who lived to be nearly 16. Do not give them human food, spend a few extra dollars for a higher quality kibble, soft canned food seems to make their teeth decay sooner. Keep them active, involve them in your every day activities. The more active they are the longer they live. Watch their weight, especially as they get older, as they will tend to be less active and need less food. Keep their mind active as well, this keeps them healthy, as a happy dog is a healthy dog.

Answer 8

i had a shi tzu that lived to be 14 years old. we fed it regular dog food and exercising wasn't an option since he could barely see and always ran into walls and such lol.

Answer 9

My parents had a dog that was about 17 years old. They had him put to sleep because he was losing control of his bodily functions plus he was blind and arthritic.

Answer 10

4 yrs. old.his name is Hero.he's breed is half ratwiler and half black retriever.we bought that dog last 2003.he's a good dog.we already injectioned him.wealways have walk with him and take the dog with us when we will have a trip.sometimes,he always use some stupid tricks,see,if i will say sit,he will stand,if i will say stand,he will sit.