ABOUT YOUR PET’S ACTUAL AGE
How old is your pet, really?
While a seven-year-old person is still just a child, a seven-year-old dog or cat is between 44 and 56 years old, and is a full-fledged senior citizen! Just like older people, cats and dogs over seven years of age are more vulnerable to a much wider range of ailments and disease. They are also subject to the more common issues that come with getting older such as:- Weight Gain
- Arthritis
- Tooth Decay
- Dry Skin
- Reduced Hearing
- and Impaired Vision
Senior Care
Regular check-ups and proper nutrition are critical to caring for senior pets. Because health concerns are best caught in the early stages, experts recommend twice-yearly exams, screenings including blood and urine, to prevent and manage painful or life-threatening conditions.
Weather Wear
Is your pet in pain? Do you know? How can you tell? Many older pets suffer from joint pain without their owners being aware of how uncomfortable they are. Any pet that has reached its senior years, (age 7 or older) is at risk of this condition. It is exacerbated in the cooler, damper fall and winter months. Pets are not always lame; they may just be slower, less responsive, and move around less. If you think your pet may be uncomfortable, please call us for an exam. There are many things that can help your pet be more comfortable and enjoy life to its fullest.
How Old is Your Dog?
Dog Age
Human Age Based on Weight
Years
> 20 lbs
21-50
51-90
90+
6
40
42
45
49
7
44
47
50
56
8
48
51
55
64
9
52
56
61
71
10
56
60
66
78
11
60
65
72
86
12
64
69
77
93
13
68
74
82
101
14
72
78
88
108
15
76
83
93
115
16
80
87
99
123
17
84
92
104
18
88
96
109
19
92
101
115
How Old is Your Cat?
Cat Age
Human Age
5
36
6
40
7
44
8
48
9
52
10
56
11
60
12
64
13
68
14
72
15
76
16
80
17
84
18
88
19
92
20
96
21
100
