Senior Yorkie's Out-Of-Control Fur Is Such A Morning Mood
No matter how they look, senior dogs and cats are the sweetest, always deserving of every little bit of love and compassion available. But there's something about little old, disheveled dogs that can really melt your heart — and make you chuckle. Like this aging yorkie, whose wild hair is giving off total morning mood energy, and we're all in on the bed-hair-don't-care state of mind!
@sydsfinsta She absolutely cannot get her paws wet in the grass #yorkie
While the TikTok video is humorously addressing an indoor accident the elderly dog had because she's one of those dogs who won't pee or poop in the rain, what stands out most is the pup named Daisy's out-of-control fur and droopy tongue, making her look like she just woke up. Sitting on the couch in a cute sweater weather outfit, her fur is giving off high-voltage vibes with an effervescent static-electricity twist. "This picture warmed my heart and made me laugh!!!" noted one gleeful person in the comments, and all we have to say is: Bedhead, anyone?
Senior dog grooming needs
As dogs — and cats — age, their grooming needs can get more complicated. A pet who used to only need minimal bathing and brushing might require more attention in both departments due to age-related issues like dry skin, medical conditions, and loss of self-grooming abilities. In a nutshell, pets get a little messier as they move into senior status.
When it comes to grooming senior dogs, the main focus should be on comfort and cleanliness. They may need shorter but more frequent brushing and bathing, with extreme care taken to be gentle when handling them, because just like people, they often suffer from sensitive skin, sore joints, and brittle bones. Depending on the situation, simple shaves may be necessary for them to stay clean and healthy, making sure a highly trained professional takes care when maneuvering around delicate skin and bony areas. Comfort and temperature should also be kept in mind, as elderly pets can have mobility issues, arthritis, and a harder time dealing with extreme temperature changes.
Above all, care and compassion are necessary when dealing with senior pets, as they deserve the same grace as aging people when it comes to living out their golden years in dignity. And if it looks like they always just rolled out of bed, even when groomed, so be it! It's just one more reason to love senior dogs living their best lives.