![]() ![]() If he has some chronic condition like diabetes, or problems with their joints, sight and hearing it’s possible that they will worsen with time.ĭo consider supplementing your dogs nutrition with appropriate vitamins and minerals (consult you vet beforehand). Is your dog healthy?Īs your Jack Russel ages his health will deteriorate just like any humans. Make sure that they are warm enough and that they have everything they need for their comfort – a comfortable place to sleep and call their own, their favorite toys, fresh water nearby and plenty of love and affection as always. He just wants to enjoy the small comforts of life in their old age, just like your grandparents. Your adventurous Jack Russell might be more domesticated and tranquil than he was in his youth. Your exercise loving JRT might start to like shorter walks. The same thing applies to our pets, the only difference is that they age much faster and grow old much sooner then people. The body becomes more fragile and we get tired more easily. Most of us won’t go running marathons or attempt record braking weight-lifting in our sixties. Is your dog low on energy?Īs we age we often aren’t up to such physical strains as we were when we were young. Set up some boundaries regarding your beloved companion and make sure that everybody knows and understands them so that you all have a good time. Make sure that you explain the situation to other people, especially children. Observe and listen to your four legged buddies, they’ll always show you what they want to do.īe patient and full of understanding for your dog’s needs and wants. The most important thing is to not force them into doing things that they don’t want to. Your pets, as they age, will lose patience for some things and gain interest in others (especially napping), just as humans. They may even lose interest in toys that were previously their favorites and could even have short temper around small children. Often they’ll want to be left alone more than before and won’t have much understanding for other dogs and animals, and people trespassing in their space, even those that they got along with nicely before. They become grumpy and impatient, start barking at the smallest provocation (even if often you don’t know what could have possibly provoked them). ![]() Is your dog grumpy?ĭo you know how older people often complain how the things used to be better in the old days, the music today is too loud, young people have no respect for the elders, they don’t have a lot of understanding for young people and their “partying” and most things seem to bother them on a daily basis? They are individual and unique in their own way with their own likes and dislikes, preferences and annoyances, nevertheless here are some surefire ways to spot how old your dog is feeling and how to care him/her in the best way possible. ![]() Some won’t show signs of aging at all, while some start aging sooner than you would expect. Jack Russell Terrier’s life expectancy is about 15 years but, just like humans, not all dogs age the same way. These are all perfectly normal signs of aging and as your dog gets older you must consider making some extra effort to make sure that your beloved companion is happy and healthy. There inevitably comes a time in life when your dog won’t be as perky, energetic, patient, and healthy as it used to be. ![]()
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