Is my dog a senior dog?

That depends! Each dog is different.

Even if your dog is not old, we’d love to help if your dog is sweet, mellow, calm, relaxed, and easy going.

Here’s a chart to give you a general idea of their age and life stage (puppy, adult, senior, geriatric) as well as how old your dog may be considered to be if they were a human being. Note how a large dog is considered senior at 6 years old versus a small dog at 9 years old.

Chart courtesy of Fred L. Metzger, DVM, DABVP. The above ages are intended as general guidelines only. Be sure to ask your veterinarian at what age she or he would consider your pet a senior or geriatric. Accessed Jan 3, 2024 https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-checkups-preventive-care/how-old-your-dog-people-years