Moodle care · Keeping well
Moodles: 3 years to senior
From age 3 until their individual senior stage. Choose another chapter below whenever you need it.
What to expect
Knowing your Moodle’s habits makes small changes easier to spot. Becoming reluctant to be picked up, avoiding hard food or stopping during walks can be signs of discomfort even if they remain affectionate.
Everyday care for your Moodle
Keep daily toothbrushing comfortable and arrange professional dental assessment when advised. Check skin and paws during gentle grooming. Respect requests for space and investigate a new reaction to handling instead of insisting on the old routine.
Food, exercise & rest
Measure food rather than topping up the bowl automatically. Ask for a portion review after changes in activity or weight. Maintain a mix of walks and indoor games, avoiding the assumption that a small dog gets enough stimulation just by living inside.
What to watch for
Monitor recurring knee skips, stiffness, sore gums and changes in eating. New coughs, unusual tiredness or reduced tolerance of exercise need a vet’s assessment. These signs have several causes; their size and family background help guide the examination.
Questions for your vet
Review dental health, body condition and comfortable movement at routine checks. Mention previous kneecap episodes even if they are not happening in the consulting room, and bring a video if available.
Use the Australian health calendar to plan prevention. Vaccine timing depends on the product, history and local risk. For tick-risk areas, ask about effective prevention and daily tick checks.
A small thing to try together
Keep a monthly note of weight, favourite activities and any changes noticed during brushing. Take that record to your next check-up.
These chapters organise care; they are not fixed biological milestones. Parent-breed risks are discussion points, not a diagnosis or a prediction that your Moodle will develop a condition. New concerning signs can occur at any age.
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