Wang, T., Ma, J., Hogan, A.N., Fong, S., Licon, K., Tsui, B., Kreisbuerg, J.F., Adams, P.D., Carvunis, A-R, Bannasch, D.L., Ostrander, E.A., and T. Understanding your dog’s age and biological life stage is important in considering age-related health issues such as arthritis, weight control, and declines in hearing or vision. Dogs live with us, share our environments, and suffer from many of the same age-related conditions. These calculations are rough estimates, but they can help you and your veterinarian provide the best care for your dogs as they age. The AVMA considers small dogs “senior” beginning at 7 years of age, whereas larger breeds are considered “senior” at 5 or 6 years of age.
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