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"All About Pitbulls"
All About Pitbulls: Page 23
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Taking care of the older Pit Bull
While your Put Bull may be healthy and active for a long time, one day
you will look at him and be surprised to discover that his face has
silvered and his gait has stiffened. He tends to sleep longer and
more soundly now than he did when he was younger. You also notice
that he is slower than he used to be.
Keep in mind that your Pit Bull has an average life expectancy of
about 13 years, though many of them have reached old ages of 15 and
16. Your older Pit Bull still needs an active lifestyle in order for
him to stay healthy. He can enjoy a full and vibrant life as he gets
older as long as you know what extra measures to take.
Keep him active without putting too much stress on his joints.
Walking with him is an excellent exercise, but running may be a bit
too much. Swimming is also a great low-impact exercise as long as you
keep him supervised and he does not get too cold. Because he is
engaging in less physical activity and has a lower metabolic rate, he
will require fewer calories than he used to.
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