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| My beautiful black lab Nuduka died recently age 12. He was active and walking with me every second day many kms, but was overweight and grey round the chops. I was so sad to lose him but that is an average age for labs. Small dogs live longer. Cant go past the beautiful labs though. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi, I am an owner of two lab/rottweiler x's, aged 8. I am noticing 'grey' around the muzzle and they are certainly less active than when they were, lets say, 5 years old. Dogs, once adults, are active when there is something to do or happening. They definately have an 'internal time ticker ' when school bus was due, food or routine activity is involved. Dogs are pack animals, in the wild they hunt (and are very efficient at it), eat and REST/SLEEP for 2/3 of the day. It's normal!!! As with humans, they too slow down, are less active, sometimes have mobility issues due to their age. Normally the aging process does not affect the want for food. Danger here is, over-feeding. A less active dog (as with human) burns less calories. If you continue to feed the same type and amount of food, you risk obesity which leads to major health issues, incl. placing exess strain on the perhaps already impaired joints. Gently walk may have to replace robust play and food bulked up with raw carrot gives a full tum but 1/2 the calories. A yearly vet check, perhaps when the shots are due is always a good time to discuss diet and help re owning a 'senior K9' :-) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| It certainly sounds like you have a much loved old lady on your hands...Though as with any dog a check up least once a year by a vet is a good thing and I'm sure he can give you lots of advice. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| wow!! 15yrs old is equal to about 105yrs in humans, so she's a pretty old lady, and she's probably sleeping a lot because of her age, as long as her appetite is good, i wouldnt worry too much, im not too sure how long a lifespan labs have, she must be very much loved. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I need some advice if possible please. I have a lab who's about 15 years old, she seems to sleep most of the day and is very lethargic. Appetite is good though. How old do dogs usually get to? Any ideas about labs? Thanks :-D |
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