Signs of Old Dogs already.

The harvest in dogs depending on body size. For large size dogs like Saint Bernard can be seen his harvest at the age of 6 years. For a medium sized dog can 9-11 years, while the toy-sized dog show at the age of 11 years of aging. However, there is the same general symptoms in dogs that are already old, namely:  

1. The decline in hearing function. Older dogs will not respond as fast as it was when given a verbal command or when his name was called. Other indications dog suddenly barking without any reason.
     

2.  Frequent urination. When dogs feel very thirsty or uncontrolled urination, indicate the presence of kidney problems or diabetes. Urination problems can also be a sign that the dog has a hormone imbalance
      

3. Changed eating habits. Older dogs can have tooth and gum problems, gum disease or tooth bleak dislodged. So often let the dog food out of his mouth or even refuse to eat.
     

4. Difficulty in breathing, cough and fatigue can be symptoms of a possible heart problem.
     

5. The decline in visual function. The increase in white on the dog's eyes can be a symptom of cataracts. If left untreated, the dog may experience blindness. However, if only a blurred eye, eye color becomes bluish, this is not a serious problem. Ask your veterinarian to distinguish the difference.
     

6. Up or down weight. Dogs metabolism slows down when he was older. This can lead to weight gain, especially if the dog is not active as it once was. Examination of the ribs could help to determine whether the dog is overweight. And also, if you suddenly decreased body weight dog, then this could be a sign of problems in the disease.
     

7. thick skin and fur loss. Older dogs have a tendency to thick and supple skin. Consequently, it would be difficult to see if there are lumps that grow at the bottom of the skin. It's important to check if there is a big lump at the bottom of the skin, because it could be a sign of tumors or cancers. In old age, dog hair to fall out, thinner, dry and discolored.
     

8. Easy tired and limp. Older dogs decreased energy. So that the dog became more easily tired and sleepy. And also, occasionally feet, hips and shoulders become stiff.