She says, “Antioxidants scavenge free radicals and can slow down degenerative changes in pets' eyes, including nuclear sclerosis and cataracts. Specifically, vitamins C and E are antioxidants that are thought to slow down the development and progression of cataracts.”
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Ways to Slow Down Your Dog's Eating
There's no cure for osteoarthritis, but there is a lot you can do to slow its progression, reduce pain, and maintain or improve function. Losing weight can be particularly helpful if you're overweight or obese.
Add ice cubes to his water bowl. Slow down his drinking by offering a distraction with a natural floating toy in his bowl. He will drink slowly as he tries to catch the ice or nuzzle it out of the way.
Most of the time, dogs will require medication, such as lidocaine and sotalol. Another technique is the vagal maneuver, which involves ocular or carotid sinus pressure to stimulate the vagal nerve, which slows heart rate.
On the back of the sleds is a foot brake which looks like a metal “U” shape. When the musher steps on it, it digs into the snow and slows the sled and, hopefully, the dogs.
By the time your dog hits the age of 10, you may notice that he is starting to slow down. While he still may still want to run and play, and may still be able to do it, he may also be a bit stiff when he rises from sleeping due to developing arthritis and may run out of steam sooner than he used to when he was younger.
Most dogs enter their senior years at around 7 years old, a little sooner for larger dog breeds. They begin to slow down, they may gain weight more easily, their senses start to dull. An older dog's behavior will give you plenty of hints as to what he needs, but sometimes it helps to put it in words.
Physical and Mental Development Your dog's metabolism may start to slow a little during this time, so be careful of middle-age weight gain. Many veterinarians use body condition scoring systems to help tell if a dog is overweight.
Lethargy or slowing down can be a symptom of kidney, heart, or liver disease. Although it's not uncommon for older dogs to sleep more than their younger counterparts, sleeping excessively might be due to the disease's toll on your dog's body.
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