Owning a Golden Retriever is probably the dream of many dog owners; who wouldn't want such an angel?
However, the lifespan of little angels is only 12-15 years, and those who live to the ripe old age of 15 are already very rare...
Recently, an elderly Golden Retriever became an internet sensation for celebrating its 20th birthday...
You read that right, it is indeed 20 years old, August, a golden retriever, born on April 24, 2000. Even in the entire dog world, it is definitely a long-lived old dog!
In its 20-year life, it was abandoned twice before being adopted by a human couple at the age of 14 and has lived with them ever since.
Honestly, a 14-year-old Golden Retriever is already quite old, and very few people are willing or even have the courage to adopt such an old dog...
August's owner understood what it meant for August to be 14 years old, even that it might only have a year left to live...
But they still adopted it and decided that no matter how many years it had left to live, they would love and cherish it and give it a happy and fulfilling old age.
August was later diagnosed with kidney problems, so his owner switched to a mixed wet and dry feeding diet and used supplements to alleviate these issues...
So, the owner did not expect that August would live for six years and reach the age of 20!
It also became the first 20-year-old Golden Retriever on record online!
And August is still very healthy. He enjoys walking around the yard every day and can move about on his own. Except for trembling a little when he first wakes up, he has almost no other problems...
The owner also threw August a birthday party, and the birthday boy August spent the whole day playing with his owner and his younger siblings, eating a dog-friendly carrot birthday cake.
August had a very happy day! Of course, it doesn't really have a concept of birthdays; as long as its owner is by its side, it's happy every day!
Later, a Golden Retriever rescue organization shared a birthday celebration for August online, drawing attention to this 20-year-old Golden Retriever.
It's a really strange feeling. Just think, August was born in 2000, when smartphones had just come out, Nokia phones were the best-selling phones, and the earliest Gen Z kids had only just been born...
Twenty years later, it is still there, and its peers have all grown into adults, some even looking at this tweet on their phones.
August quickly became an internet sensation, with netizens offering their blessings and many dog owners asking for tips on how to keep their dogs long-lived...
But there's no secret to it; it's simply about love and attention. Of course, there are a few tricks:
1. Listen to the veterinarian; they understand your dog's physical and even mental state and will give the best advice to help maintain your dog's health.
2. Listen to your dog's "words". They can't speak, but they will express themselves through their behavior. Be sure to notice any unusual behavior from your dog.
3. Feeding should be done carefully. Good feeding methods can ensure the dog's health and reduce visits to the vet, while bad feeding methods have the opposite effect.
4. Brush the fur regularly and observe it carefully, such as checking for skin problems, ear dirt, and the health of gums and teeth...
5. Ensure your dog gets enough exercise and exercises regularly to keep its heart and muscles strong!
Finally, I hope every pet owner who reads this article can share in August's good fortune, allowing their beloved dog to live a long and healthy life, and spend many more years with us!
