Should I keep exercising my senior dog daily as she gets older?

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my Springer spaniel is 10 years old and is on a healthy diet and average weight and has lots of exercise to keep her active . as she goes into her older age I'm wondering if I should still keep her on her daily exercise routine or take it down a bit so nothing is going to cause her aching or pain in the future. Pet's info: Dog | English Springer Spaniel | Female | spayed | 41 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Yes keep up with daily moderate exercise. As Lucy ages the length of the walks and exercise may decrease but should still be done at least twice daily. Many people stop exercising their dogs as they age. This results in muscle loss, and increased joint instability causing pain and arthritis. When you maintain the muscle mass it helps support the joints and keeps the tendons and ligaments strong. Dogs with arthritis actually have less discomfort when they are up and moving. So keep up the regular exercise and listen to Lucy and don’t push her when she’s had enough. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Lucy.

Should I keep exercising my senior dog daily as she gets older?

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