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How Do I Tell When My Pets Are Seniors?

For pet parents, understanding how pets age is vital. Recognizing when they reach their senior phase helps provide proper care. Aging varies by species, breed, and size. Generally, dogs and cats become seniors around 7 to 10 years old. Larger dog breeds may age faster, becoming seniors as early as 5 to 6 years. Every animal is unique; some age slower or faster than others, so tailored care is important to support their changing needs.

Windy Hill Veterinary Hospital

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How Do I Tell When My Pets Are Seniors?

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Our weather is unpredictable, and even in the winter, it doesn't get below freezing. Flea, tick, and mosquito activity decreases with cooler weather but requires freezing temperatures over a sustained number of days for them to die. Intestinal parasites are a year-round occurrence, and heartworm prevention also keeps these parasites under control.
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