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Dogs age more quickly than humans. It used to be that one human year was equal to seven “dog years”. But recent studies have shown that this isn’t exactly true. Multiplying your dog’s age by seven may be easy to do, but it won’t accurately convert dog years to human years. Science states that the first year of a dog’s life is equivalent to a human's first 12-15. The second year of a dog’s life equals about 9-10 human years, while each year after that is worth about 4-5 human years. So, a year in dog years could equal anywhere from 4-15 human years, depending on which life stage your dog is in and their size. The dog life stages are the puppy, adolescent or teenage, adult, and senior stages. Size of dogs: small (up to 20 lbs), Medium (21-50 lbs), large (51-100 lbs) x-large (over 100 lbs) This is the opposite in the animal kingdom where larger animals usually outlive smaller ones. Smaller dogs are usually considered seniors at the age of 7, while large breed dogs might be considered seniors at age 5 or 6. Other researchers show that because large-breed dogs age faster, they also develop age-related diseases earlier in their lives. Another theory is that small dogs might tend to be “pampered”—carried around in purses or kept inside, for example—while large dogs tend to lead a more active lifestyle. A more active lifestyle comes with risks which could lead to earlier mortality. There is a chart, if go to www.petmd.com that will give you a basic idea of what life stage your dog is in and how old your dog is in human years. Please note that these are not exact guidelines.
Email: [email protected] Phone: 970-218-2356 Website: www.hugalovepetsitting.co Fall Safety As the weather starts to change from warmer to colder, it is important for pet owners to be aware of some tips to keep pets safe during the changes. Take precautions and know your breed. Some animals can handle the cold better than others. With the weather changing, it can be dangerous to the little ones and those with little coats. Here are a few fall safety tips. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
Email: [email protected] Phone: 970-218-2356 Website: www.hugalovepetsitting.com Just like us humans, cats are born without teeth. They get baby and then adult teeth. The baby teeth can start coming in around 3 weeks of age and start to fall out when they are around 11 weeks old. Do not be surprised if you do not find the baby teeth, as sometimes they swallow them while they eat. At around 3 months old their adult teeth will start to come in. The number of teeth can help determine a cat’s age. Cats have 26 baby teeth and 30 permanent teeth. Cats have the teeth of a predator. Their teeth are shaped to tear and rip apart prey like a wild jungle cat. They are specifically designed to puncture through the skin. Although, not all cat’s teeth are used for hunting and eating. They have incisors at the front of their mouth between the canines. These teeth are very useful for picking up items and accomplishing tasks for cleaning their paws. Due to cat’s diet and the shape of their teeth, cats don’t experience cavities. They can suffer from other dental concerns though. Cats are susceptible to periodontal disease, severe oral inflammation, gingivitis, and even oral cancer. In fact, studies show that up to 90% of cats over 4 years old suffer from the above conditions. So, definitely a good idea to have your cat get routine dental care. As these are largely preventable or treatable with appropriate preventative dental care and monitoring. With medical marijuana now legal in over half the states, and an increasing number of states legalizing recreational marijuana, there has been a rise in CBD products, such as oils, pills, gummies, even topically. You can find these in stores and online. And recently, the trend has carried over to our four-legged friends. CBD-Cannabidiol Marijuana, also known as Cannabis Sativa, is a plant. In the cannabis plant, both THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol) can be found. CBD can be derived from the hemp or from non-hemp plants. Hemp is defined as any part of the cannabis sativa plant with no more than 0.3% of THC. THC-Tetrahydrocannabinol THC is considered a psychoactive substance, which means that it is a chemical that changes how the brain functions, that can cause alterations in perception, mood, consciousness or behavior. Research and studies are showing potential benefits of CBD for controlling pain from conditions such as osteoarthritis, calming anxious pets and may help with treating epilepsy in dogs. Like with any product, you should consult with your veterinarian to determine if CBD products are right for your pet, and what the proper dosage should be, especially important if your pet is on other medication. Just like with any medication or pet product, you want to be careful to not overdose and be sure to keep any CBD products safely up and out of paws’ reach. |
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