Understanding the way your pet develops over the years can be basically broken down by reviewing his or her general age in human years, which can be done with a few simple calculations.
AGE CALCULATOR FOR DOGS:
- At 1 year add 15 human years
- At 2 years add 9 human years
- For every year 3 and over add 4 human years
- (FOR MEDIUM/LARGE DOGS) For every year 6 and over add 5 human years
AGE CALCULATOR FOR CATS:
- At 1 year add 15 human years
- At 2 years add 9 human years
- For every year 3 and over add 4 human years
Examples: A nine year old cat will be (15 + 9 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4) = 52 human years and an eight year old Great Dane will be (15 + 9 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 5 + 5 + 5) = 51 human years.
Please keep in mind that some factors, such as breed, heredity, care, activity, general wellness and veterinary care, may affect the calculations and the estimates are of a general nature. For example, some purebred dogs and cats (like Maincoons and Border Collies) mature at a slower rate and don’t see full maturity until they reach around 3 years.
It is safe to say that, apart from breed and heredity, you have a lot of control over your pet’s aging development by giving them the best care you can.
