Is my senior dog's lethargy, joint pain, and hearing loss normal?

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My dog is a senior and lately he has been sleeping a lot, not listening to calls, being kind of separated from us, having trouble going down or up 3 stairs, and not having the energy/excitement he used to have. Is this normal? Or something serious? Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | neutered

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds like he is experiencing typical geriatric changes. There is not much we can do to restore hearing if caused by aging. The energy definitely slows down as they age. A daily canine multi vitamin may help. If you haven't been getting his blood checked once a year I would consider this and go see your vet to have this done as there certainly are diseases that can cause shadow to feel lethargic and sleepy. In regards to going up stairs, it sounds like arthritis may be slowing him down a bit. I would consult your vet about pain medications that you can give shadow to help with arthritis. Dasuquin for dogs is a great product along with omega 3 fish oils to aid in reducing inflammation. Welactin is a great fish oil product you can get over the counter. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please contact me with any additional concerns you may have!

Is my senior dog's lethargy, joint pain, and hearing loss normal?

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