Come and find out, how can dogs live longer?

Pet 7:53am, 14 October 2025 74

Everyone who likes to raise dogs hopes that their dogs can always accompany them, but the lifespan of dogs is limited, so do you know how dogs can live longer? With this question, the editor will tell you about it.

1. Regular vaccinations and deworming

In order to prevent dogs from being harmed by viruses and parasites, vaccinations and correct deworming methods should be carried out when puppies are young. Usually, internal and external deworming can be carried out when the puppy is one month old, but it is necessary to choose low-toxic deworming drugs to avoid causing symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea in the puppy. When the puppy is about 45 days old, the infectious vaccine can be injected according to the vaccination procedure.

2. Adhere to a regular diet and work schedule

A regular life is beneficial to the health of dogs, so owners can feed their dogs regularly and at fixed points, and adhere to the principle of small meals and frequent meals. This will be beneficial to the dog's gastrointestinal health and reduce the chance of gastrointestinal diseases. At the same time, the dog must develop a regular schedule, especially the elderly dog, which needs more sleep time, so when the elderly dog ​​is sleeping, it is best for the owner not to disturb it easily.

3. Do daily care

If you want your dog to live a long life, you also need to do daily care, such as bathing your dog regularly, cleaning its ears, squeezing its anal glands, trimming its hair, cleaning its mouth, etc. If these care tasks are done well, the bacteria and viruses on the dog's body will be reduced accordingly, and the number of dog illnesses will naturally be reduced.

4. Appropriate exercise

Appropriate exercise can help dogs promote blood circulation throughout the body, help move joints throughout the dog's body, exercise muscles, promote the dog's bone development, and maintain the stable operation of the dog's digestive system to avoid problems such as indigestion, flatulence, and constipation. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a good habit of scientific exercise for the dog, and insist on doing an appropriate amount of regular exercise every day, which is beneficial to the dog's health.

5. Spend more time with dogs

Dogs also need companionship. If they do not receive attention from their owners for a long time, they are likely to develop psychological problems, such as depression, separation anxiety, etc. Therefore, for the sake of the dog's mental health, the owner must spend more time with the dog. You can usually take it out for a walk or play some interactive games, and pet it more.

6. Regular physical examinations

Regular physical examinations are very important, because this can detect abnormalities in the dog's body more promptly, allow it to be treated faster, and prevent problems before they occur. Therefore, in the early puppy stage, it is recommended to have a health checkup once a month. For ordinary adult dogs, it is recommended to have a health checkup once a year. For middle-aged and elderly dogs, it is recommended to have a health checkup every six months.