As your dog gets older, these are the new ailments they are likely to get

If your dog is getting old, your vet should examine it once a year from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail. This includes the ears, because hearing will often diminish. — Photos: dpa

Dogs are living longer, and it’s now not uncommon for them to get beyond 20 years old. That brings with it some unfamiliar health challenges. But by giving them a good diet and the right amount of exercise, you can help them stay fitter and happier.

Dogs get old, and as they do, they become susceptible to many of the problems that can afflict older people: ailments increase, hearing and sight deteriorate, and movements become stiffer.