DOGS

It is often said that people live 7 times as long as dogs so each year of a dog's life would be equal to 7 years of a human's life. This is inaccurate.

Some dogs will live much longer and age more slowly than others.  During a calendar year (365 days) one dog could age the equivalent of 10 human years and another dog could only age the equivalent of 5 human years. Read more...

CATS

The conditions in which a cat lives will greatly affect its lifespan. It is not unusual for a house cat to reach 15 years or even 20 years of age, whereas an intact tomcat living in the wild has a life expectancy of about 3 years.

The average life for a house cat is about 1/5th that of a person, not 1/7th. Read more...

Although one cannot predict the health of a pet, one can increase the probability of better health and longer life through careful choices and proper care.

Please consult your Vet for detailed information on these subjects.