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OLDER PETS CARE

SO HOW OLD IS MY PET IN ANIMAL YEARS? THE USUAL GUESTIMATE IS SEVEN ANIMAL YEARS FOR EVERY ONE HUMAN YEAR, BUT THIS DOES VARY FOR LARGER PETS, THE LARGER THE PET THE QUICKER THEY AGE. »

HOW OLD IS MY DOG IN HUMAN YEARS

Small Medium Large

20lbs or less 21-50lbs 50lbs & over

Age of Dog Age in human years 7 44 47 50 8 48 51 55 9 52 56 61 10 56 60 66 11 60 65 72 12 64 69 77 13 68 74 82 14 72 78 88 15 76 83 93 16 80 87 120

FUN FACT OWN A BIRD?

A LARGE PARROT CAN LIVE TO VERY OLD AGES IN HUMAN YEARS- UPTO 100, THEY COULD BE LOOKING AFTER YOU IN OLD AGE.

LIFE EXPECTANCY

SMALL PARROT 20 YEARS BUDGIES 15 YEARS FINCH 15 YEARS GUINEA PIG 6 YEARS RABBIT 6 YEARS

Just like us pets will start slowing down, and some will develop symptoms we cannot see, like arthritis and tooth decay. Weight is an important factor to consider with your older pet. As pets become less active, their metabolism changes so you should consider feeding them less quantity but more nutrient dense food. Again just like humans, as the pet’s age they will need more help, let’s see what we can doIf your pets likes to jump on and off sofas, chairs or beds, and they suddenly stop, this could be the first sight of arthritis or weakening joints. You can intervene before it gets to that stage with small step to help them get up and down. Landing from a height is a tremendous strain on the joints, especially for small dogs so a little step or two could prolong your pet’s agility. The long walk. You may have noticed Fido can’t keep up on those long walks anymore, leaving him at home is not good for his health so grab a pram or rig up a mobile contraption you can put them in when they tires. It’s important to keep your pet moving and still enjoying the outdoors and the change of scenery a walk provides is good for their mental health as well. Alternate comfy space. When your pets simply can’t get on and off the bed by themselves provide a doggy bed near you so they are still close. Sometimes if a pet can’t get up they will simply retreat back to the lounge room to their bed, they miss the comfort of being close. You may need to provide a bit more TLC and human contact so be prepared for plenty of cuddles in those twilight years. As always take for pet to the vet regularly for check-up, this can prevent a lot problems and manage problems as they arise. A happy pets is a pain free pet.