British Shorthair

　　1. Signs of aging

　　Hearing decline: some animals gradually lose their hearing. Fur becomes thin and dry with severe hair loss, body weakens with muscle atrophy, and joint fluid begins to dry up, causing inflammation and discomfort. The eye lens becomes cloudy, slightly grayish-blue. Fur around the mouth, nose, and ears turns white or yellow.

　　2. Special care

　　1. Feeding: Changes in activity levels affect digestion and absorption in the intestines, as well as liver and kidney filtration and detoxification functions. Food hardness should be reduced, and calcium, iron, vitamins, and other trace elements supplemented appropriately. Try different flavors of food. Note: avoid foods that are hard to digest and ensure a supply of clean water.

　　2. Brushing teeth: If possible, brush your pet’s teeth to reduce bacteria invasion caused by gum inflammation.

　　3. Eye care: Frequently use wet cotton to remove excess mucus and clean the skin around the eyes.

　　4. Ear care: Regularly check the inner ear canal and clean earwax.

　　5. Joint care: Joint pain is common in elderly pets. If they cannot exercise regularly, gently massage their muscles or stretch and bend their limb joints during rest.

　　6. Euthanasia: If aging diseases cause your pet to be unable to live comfortably, to prevent suffering, with veterinary advice, you and your family members should consider making this difficult choice. Euthanasia is painless and involves a single injection of an overdose of anesthesia that lets your pet peacefully pass away.