Learn How To Really Calculate Your Dog's Age In Human Years!

You’ve probably been told that one dog year is the equivalent of 7 human years. But is that accurate at all? As it turns out, this is far from true, and no, your 6-year-old dog isn’t 42 years old in human terms!

Veterinarians use a new and improved scale in order to determine the rate of maturation of your pets. This takes into account the very quick growth that happens in the youth of a puppy or kitten and also the slow but steady aging process that occurs when dogs or cats reach a senior age.

So, how do you truly calculate your dog’s age? First, keep in mind that the breed and size of your dog will hugely affect their aging process. As such, there is no such thing as a true one size fits all type of scale for aging.

However, this general timeline is much more accurate than simply multiplying by 7! Here’s how to use the scale: first, consider the first two years or your dog’s life to be the equivalent of 12 human years. Next, from the ages 3 and up, consider each new year the equivalent of 4 human years. It’s really just as simple as that!

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