New Care NeedsThe old rule that one human year is equal to 7 dog years is not exactly true. It’s not a bad rule of thumb, but the actual equivalent age tends to change through the pet’s life. If you take the 1=7 rule at it’s face value, not taking your pet to the vet every year is like you not taking a child to the doctor for 7-10 years. As pets age, they need different care, just like with humans. The best way to keep them healthy for a long life is to have them seen at least every year until they are 6, and then twice a year from 7 on. This ensures that they are examined and screened for any disease that could come up in their lives. Catching a disease early means more options for care, less expense, and most importantly, longer and higher quality life.
