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Pet Age and Life Stages โ€” A Veterinary Guide

By CalcHub Pro  ยท  April 25, 2026  ยท  5 min read

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Overview

A 10-year-old large dog and a 10-year-old cat are at very different life stages. Understanding your pets equivalent human age guides better healthcare decisions.

The Formula

Medium dog: Year 1=15, Year 2=+9, subsequent=+5 each | Large dog: +7 per year after year 2

Standard formula used by professionals worldwide

Worked Example

Step-by-step

10-year large dog โ†’ roughly 94 human years | 10-year small dog โ†’ roughly 56 human years

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is a dog senior?

Large breeds at 6-7 years. Small breeds at 9-10 years.

How often should senior pets see vet?

Every 6 months for pets over 7 years. Catches age-related conditions early.

Do cats age like dogs?

First 2 years similar. After that cats age about 4 human years per calendar year.

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