Times flies by fast, especially when you\u2019re having fun making memories with your furry friend. Just like us, dogs age, but we don\u2019t often notice when they\u2019re maturing like we can with humans. You may have looked at your pet and wondered \u201cHow old are you really?\u201d.<\/p>\n
With older age, dogs start to get more gray, slow, and you start to question how their physical and mental state changes. Are they \u2018middle-aged\u2019 or senior and still acting young? Or have they slowed down completely as age catches up with them?<\/p>\n
The care of your dog<\/a> will change across their lifetime. Different ages of dogs require different treatments. It\u2019s best to know what age of care your dog is at exactly so you can adapt to their needs as they grow older!<\/p>\n Dogs can exhibit some human characteristics of aging as they mature. As humans age, they often develop gray hairs, wrinkles, and are slower in movement and thought. Dogs are very similar in that they show their age through different characteristics, even if they sometimes still have the energy to act like a pup!<\/p>\n Some signs of aging in dogs include:<\/p>\n Aging in any species is inevitable, but by developing a plan early on in the process with your vet, you can devise a treatment to keep your pooch in great shape physically<\/a> and mentally for years to come!<\/p>\n Calculating \u2018dog years\u2019 can be a little confusing. The general rule followed is to multiply 7 years to your dog\u2019s existing age, in human years. So if your pup is 7 years old, in human years, they would be 49 in dog years! But usually for this to be accurate, you must consider your dog\u2019s breed.<\/p>\n Larger dog breeds who appear to age slower, usually due to their activity levels, like Great Danes, actually age quicker than smaller dogs! Bigger dogs may be considered seniors at a younger age than smaller dogs would be. Check out this aging tool<\/a> to get an idea of what age your pup is!<\/p>\n Age really is just a number for a lot of dogs! Most dogs will be happy and healthy for a long time if they are well cared for! While it is important to take age into consideration for their health, they still are able to do the things they loved as a pup, just with restrictions!<\/p>\n So if you notice your dog\u2019s playtime isn\u2019t as long as it used to be, this may be a sign that they just are getting tired quicker because they\u2019re aging. As long as your dog doesn\u2019t exhibit any worrying behaviors about their age, they\u2019re most likely just living their life to the fullest, but slower! Don\u2019t forget to schedule check-ins with your vet when needed and develop a plan on when you should switch your dog to senior formulated food!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Times flies by fast, especially when you\u2019re having fun making memories with your furry friend. Just like us, dogs age, but we don\u2019t often notice when they\u2019re maturing like we can with humans. You may have looked at your pet and wondered \u201cHow old are you really?\u201d. With older age, dogs start to get more…<\/p>\nAging Signs In Dogs<\/h2>\n
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What Are Dog Years?<\/h2>\n
Aging Is Okay<\/h2>\n