Do you know what age your dog is?

Dogs age much faster than humans. But, at what age is a dog considered a senior…or a geriatric?

Well, there is no real simple answer. The age of a dog has much to do with the size of the breed, genetics, nutrition and environmental factors. For example a large breed dog at 10 years old, weighing between 51-90 lbs, is the equivalent of a human in their mid sixties. Compare this to a small breed dog, weighing less than 20 lbs, who would not reach his mid sixties until he’s about 13 years old.

Here is a great chart to help you better understand how old your dog may be based on his or her size.

For more great information about how your canine friend in aging and how to keep him healthy, check out this article on the Aging Process.

Categories: Dogs, Dogs Lifestyle

The AW Academy Team

AW ACADEMY is a natural extension of our 25 years of experience publishing Animal Wellness, Equine Wellness and Innovative Veterinary Care Journal. We believe that everyone has a responsibility to care for animals to the best of their ability utilizing the most natural and minimally invasive means possible. We feel strongly that it’s better to promote a preventative healthy lifestyle for our pets instead of taking a wait-and-see approach. We also fiercely advocate for the quality of animals’ lives, supporting animal rescues and welfare organizations both financially and through our editorial.

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