4. Must-know as a new dog parent - SP - LIVE
Did you know that dogs age faster than humans?
Yup, a dog's age in human years depends on their years and their size. So, forget about the common myth that 1 human year equals 7 dog years!
For example, if your fluffy friend is 10 years old and weighs 15 pounds, can you guess what their human age is? Take a peek at the table above and type the answer.
Image source and credits: PetMD by Chewy
Why this number, you ask?
Well, considering their years and size, your dog is like a human living their best life at 56 years old!
Keep this in mind to figure out their health and care needs.
Cool, right?
Why this number, you ask?
Well, considering their years and size, your dog is like a human living their best life at 56 years old!
Keep this in mind to figure out their health and care needs.
Cool, right?
How long do dogs live?
A dog's life span also depends on their size. See the image above.
Your furry best friend may only be a chapter in your life, but you will be their whole book. You are their world. Give them all the love that you can!
Image source and credits: PetMD by Chewy
How long do dogs live?
A dog's life span also depends on their size. See the image above.
Your furry best friend may only be a chapter in your life, but you will be their whole book. You are their world. Give them all the love that you can!
Image source and credits: PetMD by Chewy
Type the missing word:
Your dog should always have access to fresh, clean _____.
Dump out the old, dirty _____ and refill the _____ bowl before every meal.
Wash the food and _____ bowls daily, or at least twice a week, with soap and hot water to keep the germs away.
Check-ups at the vet keep your pup healthy and help your vet spot problems early. At your dog’s check-up, what should you talk about with your vet? Select all that apply.
Your dog’s whole body, including the skin, ears, eyes, paws, and joints. A dental exam and advice for healthy teeth.
Vaccinations, preventive chewables to protect your dog from heartworm, fleas, and ticks. Heartworm and poop tests
How often and for how long you should take your dog out for a walk based on their age and health
Their ideal weight and if they’re eating the right amount
Key ideas
Don’t miss those vet visits! Adult dogs need a vet visit once a year until they become seniors. Senior dogs should have a vet check-up every 6 months to make sure they get the care they need.
Dogs become seniors at different ages depending on their size: 11 years for small dogs, 10 years for medium dogs, and 7 to 8 years for large dogs.
Because dogs age much more quickly than humans, not seeing a vet for a year would be like a human not seeing a doctor for several years!
Key ideas
Don’t miss those vet visits! Adult dogs need a vet visit once a year until they become seniors. Senior dogs should have a vet check-up every 6 months to make sure they get the care they need.
Dogs become seniors at different ages depending on their size: 11 years for small dogs, 10 years for medium dogs, and 7 to 8 years for large dogs.
Because dogs age much more quickly than humans, not seeing a vet for a year would be like a human not seeing a doctor for several years!
Dog care can be expensive! Which procedures could your vet perform in one single surgery (and save you a lot of money)? Select all that apply
Get your dog fixed -that means neutering for boys and spaying for girls.
Remove any baby teeth that haven’t fallen out like they should.
Pop in a tiny microchip for safety.
Routine grooming
Key ideas
Dogs require a lot of care to help them stay happy and healthy. All this care can put a big pinch on your wallet!
Being able to have multiple procedures performed in one surgery not only saves you money, but also saves time from going to the vet multiple times for separate procedures.
Like a human, your pup first grows a set of baby teeth. Sometimes baby teeth do not fall out when they are supposed to.
This causes misaligned teeth leading to a poor bite as adult dogs. Food can get trapped between the retained baby teeth, the adult teeth, and gums which causes dental problems and pain.
To prevent these issues, baby teeth need to be removed by the vet!
Key ideas
Dogs require a lot of care to help them stay happy and healthy. All this care can put a big pinch on your wallet!
Being able to have multiple procedures performed in one surgery not only saves you money, but also saves time from going to the vet multiple times for separate procedures.
Like a human, your pup first grows a set of baby teeth. Sometimes baby teeth do not fall out when they are supposed to.
This causes misaligned teeth leading to a poor bite as adult dogs. Food can get trapped between the retained baby teeth, the adult teeth, and gums which causes dental problems and pain.
To prevent these issues, baby teeth need to be removed by the vet!
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