Caring for an old Doberman

Make the life of your old Doberman as carefree as possible, while very little is required of you – sufficient quantity and quality of food, comfort, warmth and company.

Vision. Doberman’s vision deteriorates with age, as well as a number of eye diseases. If the dog’s vision has deteriorated to a large extent, try to maintain the familiar atmosphere in the house. Try not to move the furniture without any need and when taking the dog out for a walk, put on a leash on it.

Hearing. For some Dobermans, hearing decreases significantly over the years, but by this age your companion has to execute not so many commands, since he has already adapted to do what you want from him out of habit. Of course, you must take extra care of the dogs that are hard to see and hard of hearing while walking and in unusual situations. Continue reading →