GPS for senior dogs: peace of mind for the owner and support for the pet

As a dog ages, it needs special attention.

Over time, his needs have evolved. So it’s important to take an interest in his routine, and start taking into account a number of parameters: his condition, the weather, and the duration and frequency of his outings.

Indeed, at this stage of life, it’s very important to monitor parameters that are fundamental to your pet’s mental and physical well-being.

Fortunately, this is now both possible and easy, thanks to new technologies.

It’s possible to use all the advantages of a GPS system to monitor the health and safety of your senior dog.

You can find out if your pet has been getting enough exercise, or if he’s been getting plenty of rest. Having this kind of information about your pet allows the owner to organize a routine adapted to the animal’s needs, finding the right balance between movement and relaxation to ensure the animal’s overall health.

Find out in this article how a GPS for senior dogs can offer every dog owner peace of mind and support for their four-legged friend’s health, and why Kippy DOG is just that.

Monitoring the health and activity of senior dogs

When a dog is no longer young, it needs to be cared for appropriately according to its age and its physical and mental state.

Indeed, like humans, as they age, dogs begin to develop certain ailments.

One of the most common ailments in older dogs is a slowing down of movement, leading to a slower pace on walks.This slowness is notably linked to the onset of joint pain, preventing the animal from carrying out the physical activity to which it has always been accustomed.

The important thing, however, is to ensure that your pet always gets some exercise every day. The less your pet moves, the greater the risk of health problems. The result is a vicious circle of increasing pain, weight gain, loss of muscle mass and increasing difficulty in moving. A process that accelerates the animal’s normal aging process.

So if your beloved four-legged friend tends to stay indoors all day and doze off, the solution is certainly not to limit outings. On the contrary, you need to help him get back on the move to reduce pain and restore his appetite for activity. Bear in mind that a dog with little mental and physical stimulation on a daily basis is more likely to develop pathologies such as cognitive decline.

Monitoring the activity of older dogs with new technologies.

To help your dog age in the best possible way, you can take advantage of what technology has to offer.

A gps for senior dogs allows you to care for your pet in a holistic way, monitoring certain fundamental parameters to understand whether your four-legged companion is in good health or needs further support, such as that of a vet and therefore medication to regain strength and serenity.

Nevertheless, by keeping an eye on your dog’s daily physical activity and rest periods, it’s possible to create a routine adapted to your senior dog’s needs.

Kippy DOG has been created to support owners and their pets at every stage of their lives. A reliable and effective tool to ensure the health, well-being and safety of your four-legged companion, even in old age.

Advanced safety for pets with reduced mobility

Thanks to their live tracking function, GPS trackers for senior dogs enable you to monitor your dog’s position in real time, at any time.

Kippy DOG, for example, even provides heat maps to help you understand where your dog spends most of his time during the day. As an older living creature, he may indeed seek more peace and quiet, and therefore change the places he usually frequents.

Furthermore, the fact that he moves slowly doesn’t mean he can’t get lost as he did when he was a puppy or an adult (quite the contrary!). So, if you don’t have a dog GPS, it’s good to know that there’s still time.

Kippy DOG is a device that acts both as a GPS and an activity tracker. This means you can monitor your dog’s safety and well-being via a single application.

Thanks to the virtual fence (Geofence) and leash function, your dog can move around freely, even if his movements are restricted due to his age. Unfortunately, age-related cognitive and behavioral problems can lead to your dog getting lost.

Once you’ve defined a secure area with the Geofence (e.g. your garden) using Bluetooth, you’ll receive a notification as soon as your dog escapes (just like the virtual leash). The Live function then kicks in, so you can follow your fugitive’s movements live and find him.

Managing the risks associated with older dogs

Every age has its problems.

As a dog ages, the enthusiasm of the early years is gradually replaced by the onset of health problems, just as in humans.

With age, dogs lose stamina and muscle tone, and their bones become more fragile. It’s important to be aware of this, and to adapt the length and frequency of your dog’s walks, so that he can move around without it being too difficult for him. It is therefore preferable to take him out more often and for shorter periods.

If the dog shows a certain stiffness in his movements, with difficulty, for example, in climbing stairs or jumping onto the sofa. It may be osteoarthritis. Although this is normal as the animal ages, it can nevertheless be very painful and deserves your full attention. Far from being a fatality, effective treatments exist to relieve it and help your pet age better. It’s important to discuss this with your vet.

As they age, dogs can also lose their hearing and eyesight. Although it’s normal for these senses to deteriorate with age, it’s important to remember that this represents a loss of bearings for the animal, and can be accompanied by fear and even aggression. It is therefore important to be cautious, especially if the animal is in the presence of children.

It’s also important to know that deafness is generally due to inflammation of the ear , and that there is no cure for the problem. On the other hand, in the case of blindness due to cataracts or glaucoma, there are treatments (drugs or surgery).

Finally, older dogs may experience behavioral changes: even if they engage in activities they’ve always done, they may become irritable or less motivated.

They may prefer peace and quiet. In this case, it’s important to leave them alone, while ensuring that they have daily activities (adapted to their physical condition).

Cognitive dementia also affects dogs, who become confused and agitated, and may start to vocalize, particularly in the evening.

This dementia can be accompanied by sleep disorders, weight loss, a tendency to isolate and increasing apathy.

How does Kippy DOG improve the quality of life of older dogs?

Kippy DOG is both a GPS and an activity monitor that adapts to the needs of dogs at all stages of life.

How can it be useful as a GPS tracker for older dogs?

Thanks to its many functions, Kippy DOG helps toimprove the quality of life of senior dogs. It offers features that are very useful at every stage of the animal’s life:

Walk history. Kippy DOG keeps a record of the walks you take with your dog. This makes it possible to keep track of the duration of your dog’s walks, as well as the calories burned. This makes it easier to balance your pet’s physical activity, based on the data collected.
Activity breakdown (by hour, week and month). This enables you to check exactly when and how much your four-legged friend has moved around or rested.
Comparison with similar pets. You can compare the data collected for each of your pet’s activities with those of comparable animals (dogs of the same age, breed, weight).
Community. Being able to compare notes with other senior dog owners can be a great way to share experiences. In addition, receiving advice and suggestions for the animal’s well-being is useful for conscious management of the animal at an important stage in its life.

A GPS for a senior dog certainly won’t restore your four-legged companion to his former vitality, but it can nevertheless offer some much-needed serenity, for both you and your dog, to make this phase of life a little smoother.