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Pet age

Clear, sourced guidance for happier pets at every stage.

For dogs, confirm the medium size category used by the source. Other sizes and ages outside the chart are not covered. Ask your veterinarian about your pet’s individual ageing.

Approximate equivalent in human yearsExample

Approximate equivalent in human years

40 years

Guides by section

  1. Bloat Signs in Dogs: When to Go to an Emergency VetLearn the warning signs of bloat (GDV) in dogs, from unproductive retching to collapse, and why you should contact a vet immediately rather than wait.
  2. Adopting a Senior Cat from a Shelter: What to Know Before You AdoptSenior cats from shelters come with a fully formed personality you can assess before adoption. Here is what to know about choosing an older cat.
  3. Cat Not Urinating: Emergency Signs to Know Right AwayA cat that cannot pee is a medical emergency. Learn the warning signs of urinary blockage, why retained urine harms the kidneys and heart, and when to see a vet.

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  1. Adoption and Choosing a Pet4 articles
  2. Housing and Habitats3 articles
  3. Daily Care and Grooming2 articles
  4. Feeding and Nutrition4 articles
  5. Behaviour and Training4 articles
  6. Exercise, Play and Enrichment2 articles
  7. Travel and Transport4 articles
  8. Pet Laws, Identification and Registration3 articles
  9. Warning Signs and When to See a Vet3 articles
  10. Preventive Veterinary Care2 articles

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Tools

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  1. Dog and cat age in human yearsLook up your cat’s or medium-sized dog’s approximate age in human years using the AVMA chart.
  2. Resting energy requirement for dogs and catsEstimate a dog’s or cat’s resting energy requirement (RER) from body weight in kilograms.

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