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Age Analogy For Your Pet


IS YOUR PET A MEMBER OF THE "OVER 50' CLUB ?

Your animal's health status depends on its body weight. The table below will help you determine whether your pet is a senior or geriatric by showing the animal's relative age in human years.

Compare the Animal's Age and the Animal's Weight to determine it's Age in Human Years.


Animal's Age Age in Human Years
  1-20 pounds 20-50 pounds 50-90 pounds >90 pounds
6 40 42 45 49
7 44 47 50 56
8 48 51 55 64
9 52 56 61 71
10 56 60 66 78
11 60 65 72 86
12 64 69 77 93
13 68 74 82 101
14 72 78 88 108
15 76 83 99 -----
16 80 87 99 -----
17 84 92 104 -----
18 88 96 109 -----
19 92 101 115 -----
20 96 105 120 -----

Please answer these questions about your pet to help better asses its health. If you notice any changes in the following-consult your veterinarian (see aging and your pet, geriatric care)

  1. Which best describes your pet's breath?
    Pleasant       not bad       unpleasant
     
  2. Which best describes your pet's weight?
    Too thin        normal weight       gained a few pounds      obese
     
  3. Which best describes your pet's water consumption?
    Not a big drinker      normal      occasionally drinks a lot      always drinks
     
  4. Do any of these conditions apply to your pet?
    Gastrointestinal signs-vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, incontinence, CNS or muscular signs-difficulty jumping, limping, difficulty with stairs, seizures, Eye problems, hearing loss, behavioral changes, coughing, skin growths

 

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