This can also ease the stress she places on her other bones and ligaments by not relying on them so much, since her hip won't be in as much pain. If you have an older Bichon Frise, you may have noticed her starting to show the first signs of aging. Typically, for a Bichon, you'll start to notice her fur graying on her face and around her muzzle.
She'll become slower in her movements, and she may need your help with things she could manage on her own before, like jumping up on the couch or bed. An older Bichon who does not respond to you is not necessarily ignoring you. She may be developing dementia or otherwise losing her hearing.
And, believe it or not, a dog's brain shrinks as she ages. So she may take longer to respond to you because she's not receiving the messages as quickly or clearly as she once did. Of course, none of us is immortal — not even our beloved canine companions.
You can do everything right, but when it's your Bichon's time, it's her time. Coping with the loss of a pet can be one of the most painful things to experience, mainly because many do not properly understand it. Don't let anyone belittle you for grieving over a pet. Pets are kinder to us than most humans.
They are with us for several years of our lives, through the good and the bad. However, remember that health and other factors, such as genetics, can largely affect each individual dog's lifespan, no matter the breed. The five dog breeds with the longest lifespans include:. Sizing up:. The Bichon Frise would not have survived this long if not for his friendly, playful and endearing temperament.
At times he might seem manic in the house and bounce of the walls or furniture. Plenty of play time and a short walk can control such outbursts. The Bichon Frise is notoriously difficult to housetrain but as with any dog patience and proper research will win the day.
Here are the main issues to be aware of. The Bichon dog breed, with a lifespan of about 12 to 15 years, is prone to some serious health problems like hyperadrenocorticism, allergies, and patellar luxation, or from less serious conditions like cataract and canine hip dysplasia CHD ; Legg-Perthes and liver disease may also affect the breed.
They are the perfect companion animal for seniors, and their personalities and temperament make them excellent therapy dogs. Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs. Shih Tzus have a lower energy level than other dogs. Malteses have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal.
If left alone for too long, they may display behaviors such as barking. Similar to humans, dogs can have one of two types of diabetes. This is important to watch out for as treatment of diabetes needs to be managed with regular treatment. For much more information on this condition, check out the following article: Diabetes in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, Cost and Life Expectancy.
By now, you are likely asking yourself, well how can I give my Bichon the best life possible? We all want to make sure our dogs are happy and healthy at the end of the day.
This can take the form of a walk around the park, a game of frisbee in a large field, or even a trip to the beach. There are also a ton of free outdoor dog activities you can choose from. Again, this is something you can do at the local dog park, or you could consider sending your Bichon to doggy day care every so often.
Regular trips to the vet are a must for every dog owner throughout the life of their dog. This will ensure your Bichon is healthy, that they are up to date on all of their boosters, flea and worming treatments as well as making sure they are not becoming overweight.
We took our Bichon Scully to the vet recently for her check-up to discover that she was slightly overweight. We learned that spayed dogs have different dietary requirements to non-spayed dogs which meant that we had essentially not been feeding her correctly.
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