How old is my pet?

"How old do you think my dog / cat would be as a human being" is a frequently asked question in the veterinary practice. What at first glance could be interpreted as humanization is actually a very important question. Dogs and cats age faster than we do. But what this means in concrete terms often remains unclear to the owner.

By comparing the dog or cat years approximately with human years, it becomes easier for us to understand the changes our four-legged friends undergo with age and to respond to their changing needs appropriately.