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| Ages & Stages |
Dog stages have amazing similarities to the stages that
of a baby, however, the time frame in a dog's life
progresses at a much faster rate than that of a human.
Puppies are growing animals. When they are young, they
learn fast and much of what is learned has a lasting
impact. All dogs, regardless of breed, pass through
various stages as they grow and develop, physically,
mentally, and psychologically. Psychologists use the term
critical period to describe a specific time in a dog's life
when certain experiences have a lasting effect upon their
psychological development. Understanding these critical
periods and a dog's stages of development will better
help you to understand your dog's behavior and how to
handle him during these special times. Additionally,
puppies benefit greatly when their owners understand
their development.
of a baby, however, the time frame in a dog's life
progresses at a much faster rate than that of a human.
Puppies are growing animals. When they are young, they
learn fast and much of what is learned has a lasting
impact. All dogs, regardless of breed, pass through
various stages as they grow and develop, physically,
mentally, and psychologically. Psychologists use the term
critical period to describe a specific time in a dog's life
when certain experiences have a lasting effect upon their
psychological development. Understanding these critical
periods and a dog's stages of development will better
help you to understand your dog's behavior and how to
handle him during these special times. Additionally,
puppies benefit greatly when their owners understand
their development.
| Ages & Stages Topics |
Pets age faster than people. We have all heard that
pets age 7 years for every 1 human year. However,
many factors influence the rate your pet ages
including breed, adult size, nutrition and lifestyle. In
general, it can be said that pets are "older" when
they reach 6 to 7 years of age and after this age we
may begin to detect subtle changes in organ
function. This is why veterinarians, begin to
recommend certain tests, diets, supplements, and
other measures to insure your pet may live as long
and pain free as possible. In fact, the general pet
pets age 7 years for every 1 human year. However,
many factors influence the rate your pet ages
including breed, adult size, nutrition and lifestyle. In
general, it can be said that pets are "older" when
they reach 6 to 7 years of age and after this age we
may begin to detect subtle changes in organ
function. This is why veterinarians, begin to
recommend certain tests, diets, supplements, and
other measures to insure your pet may live as long
and pain free as possible. In fact, the general pet
population is living longer because of improved health care. While a good geriatric wellness program will
help extend the life and quality of your pets life, it is important to note that care of the elderly pet starts at
birth and is a life-long endeavor. Parasite prevention, diet, vaccines, exercise, and weight should be
considered from birth. Finally, it is important to know that many changes you notice in your pet that you
attribute to "old age" may in fact be preventable or reversible. For example, an arthritic animal may
become less active but with proper diet, exercise and treatment may begin to "act like a puppy or kitten"
again. We encourage you to read the following information on our comprehensive geriatric wellness
program and let us know if you have any questions or are interested in scheduling these tests for your pet.
Diseases are more easily treated if they are detected early in the disease process before significant
organ function has been lost. For example, an increased blood glucose level can indicate the beginning
of diabetes. If detected early, the dog / cat can usually be treated with a simple diet change or insulin
therapy. However, if diabetes is allowed to continue unmanaged serious health consequences arise
including blindness, seizures, and even death. Early detection of disease is a key part in maintaining the
health of your pet.
help extend the life and quality of your pets life, it is important to note that care of the elderly pet starts at
birth and is a life-long endeavor. Parasite prevention, diet, vaccines, exercise, and weight should be
considered from birth. Finally, it is important to know that many changes you notice in your pet that you
attribute to "old age" may in fact be preventable or reversible. For example, an arthritic animal may
become less active but with proper diet, exercise and treatment may begin to "act like a puppy or kitten"
again. We encourage you to read the following information on our comprehensive geriatric wellness
program and let us know if you have any questions or are interested in scheduling these tests for your pet.
Diseases are more easily treated if they are detected early in the disease process before significant
organ function has been lost. For example, an increased blood glucose level can indicate the beginning
of diabetes. If detected early, the dog / cat can usually be treated with a simple diet change or insulin
therapy. However, if diabetes is allowed to continue unmanaged serious health consequences arise
including blindness, seizures, and even death. Early detection of disease is a key part in maintaining the
health of your pet.
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