A few weeks ago (TPC 25 January, 2015) we alluded to some physical changes which take place relative to our pets, specifically dogs and cats.
Today we’ll deal with these changes in more detail.
Skin and hair coat changes
As with people, older dogs/cats may start to show gray hair; this most commonly occurs on the muzzle and around the eyes. The hair coat may become thinner and duller; but, this can also be a sign of disease or a nutritional deficiency. Fatty acid supplements may help restore some of the lustre to the coat. If the hair coat of an older dog/cat changes significantly,