and as our dogs enter into the golden age, they may have specific needs or problems that must be addressed. a general guideline as to when a dog might be considered geriatric may be based on the dog’s adult weight. risk factors are characteristics of the breed, genetics, environment and lifestyle of your dog that may put him or her at greater risk of developing a particular disease or other age related changes. your veterinarian may do the following to …

one consequence of this is that pets, along with their owners and veterinarians, are faced with a whole new set of age-related conditions. while it is not as simple as “1 human year = x cat/dog years”, there are calculations that can help put a pet’s age in human terms: a: talk to your veterinarian about how to care for your older pet and be prepared for possible age-related health issues. if your pet is showing any change in behavior …