Is Your Pet A "Senior"? |
You've heard that one human year equals seven dog years. Dr. Fred Metzger, DVM, developed this chart to tell you if your pet is considered a "Senior". Your veterinarian can help you to learn more about the special needs of senior and geriatric dogs and cats.
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Dog's Size (In Pounds)
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| Age |
0-20 |
21-50 |
51-90 |
>90 |
| 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 |
93 |
115 |
| 16 |
80 |
87 |
99 |
123 |
| 17 |
84 |
92 |
104 |
-- |
| 18 |
88 |
96 |
109 |
-- |
| 19 |
92 |
101 |
115 |
-- |
| 20 |
96 |
105 |
120 |
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Based on a chart developed by Dr. Fred L. Metzger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, State College, PA |
