How To Age A Dog
Dogs age faster than humans do, which means that you have to pay attention to their health more often. A dog’s life expectancy can range from 10-20 years depending on breed and size, but it’s important to know how old they are so you can make sure they live a long and healthy life. A veterinarian can tell you the actual age of your dog with just one look at their teeth or by examining their body for signs of wear and tear. But if you want to find out how old your furry friend is without paying a visit to the vet (or if you’re curious about what kind of dog food they should be eating), there are other ways! In this article we’ll cover two different methods for determining how old your dog is based on its physical appearance: an equation developed by Drs. Susan Brown & James Fitzgerald [http://www
How to age a dog
There are a few ways to determine the age of a dog, but the most reliable is by looking at his teeth. If you’re curious about how old your pooch is, check out his choppers. Most dogs have 28 permanent teeth that start coming in when they’re around four weeks old. By six months, they’ll have their full set of 30 baby teeth in place and ready for chewing!
You can also tell roughly how old your pup is by using this formula: (the average number of teeth in an adult dog) – ((half the average number of baby teeth) x 2). So if your friend has all 32 adult teeth and half as many baby ones, then you know he’s at least five years old!
Another way to determine age is by looking at the claws on his paws—if they’re long enough to reach their nose (and thus touch themselves), then he’s probably older than two years old; if not…then maybe not so much! This method works best for small-boned breeds like Maltese or Chihuahuas who grow slowly over time with little chance for change between ages 2-4 years old due as well as larger breeds such as Labrador Retrievers who grow much faster than others with each passing year after reaching maturity around 5 years old–so keep that mind when trying out this method too 🙂
Put your equation to the test
Now that you have your dog’s birthdate, it’s time to put your formula to the test.
If you know the birthday of a dog, but not its age, use this equation:
Dog Age = (Birthday – Jan 1st) + 2*(Years Since Then) – 1
For example: What is the age of a dog born on February 10th? The year was 1934 and we’ll say that 34 years have passed since then (although it’s probably more like 35). So we write down the following:
Dog Age = (Feb 10th – Jan 1st) + 2*(34 Years) = Dec 29th
Build confidence in your results
Now that you’ve used the equation to predict your dog’s age, you’ll want to verify your results with a veterinarian. They will be able to give you more information about how accurate these calculations are, as well as any other factors they might have taken into account while making their assessment.
If this is all new territory for you, use this formula as a guide and take it step by step: write down what you know about each dog in question (that is, its name), then look up its birthday on the internet or with friends who may know more than you do about their birth dates. Once this information is confirmed, plug it into the equation where X represents years old and Y represents months old—and voilà! You should now have an estimate of how much longer until Fido turns 2…or 4…or 5 (and so on).
The best part about using math to determine when your furry friend will turn 1 year old? It can be used again in other areas of life as well! If there’s something else weighing heavily on your mind right now—like whether or not someone likes another person better than they like themselves—all it takes is knowing how long ago two people met each other for answers!
It is easy to age a dog.
It’s easy to age a dog using our calculator, formula and chart below.
- Use the calculator above to find the age of your pet in years, months or days.
- If you want to know how old your dog is in human terms, just scroll down – it’s that easy!
Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you out! It can be scary to try something new and age a dog might seem like one of those things that only experts would do. But I promise you it’s not as hard as it seems and there are plenty of resources available if you want more information on how to do so. Just remember: the most important part is having fun with your pup!