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02-19-2011, 11:10 PM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alberta
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| At what age is a dog considered senior? |
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02-20-2011, 05:00 AM | #2 |
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| It varies, as it has some breed specificity, but it is also size specific. According to clinical nutritional and anatomy guides small breeds phase out of adulthood and into what is termed the Geriatric stage around 7-8 years old. Normally this phase should equate to a 1/3 or more of their lifespan. Yet, this is dependent upon several factors, such as environment, genetics, and the big one, nutritional history. Going into this phase we should make sure that our pups are at their prime physical condition as this is the period where deterioration starts. Hope this helps... |
02-20-2011, 11:13 AM | #3 |
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| Thanks. My Odie turned 7 in Jan. He's in great condition, except for the grey hair in his beard. It makes him look wise. I was just wondering if there was anything that I'd need to change diet wise or anything extra I would need to do for him. I was reading on here last night that I shouldn't need to change his diet or anything though if he's still active and eating well. |
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