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How dogs age, explained

Short, plain-English reads on dog aging — no jargon, no fear.

Dog life stages explained

Puppy, adolescent, adult, senior — the four life stages of a dog and what each one needs.

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How to tell a dog's age

Adopted a dog with no birth date? Here is how to estimate a dog's age from its teeth, coat, eyes, and energy.

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The multiply-by-seven myth, explained

One dog year does not equal seven human years. Here is where the myth came from and what is actually true.

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When is a dog a senior?

There is no single senior age for dogs — it depends on size. Here is when your dog crosses into its senior years.

4 MIN READ

Why do small dogs live longer than big dogs?

Small dogs often outlive big dogs by years. Here is the simple reason why, and what it means for your dog.

4 MIN READ