The old rule of thumb for calculating a pet’s age in “human years” is simple: Just multiply by 7. By that common guideline, a 3-year-old cat is a young adult, equivalent to a human 21-year-old. And a ...

One dog year is not equivalent to seven human years, despite widespread use of the ratio for calculating the age of canine companions. Presumably, the ratio is based on the average lifespan of dogs ...

1.We've all heard the "one year of a dog's life = seven years of a human's life" thing, but it's not entirely accurate. Really, dogs age quickly the first few years, then slow down after that: ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

As the dog days of summer approach, it’s time to confirm, once and for all, how old your dog really is in human years. University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers have nuzzled ...

Working out your pet's age in "dog years" simply by multiplying it by seven is actually a myth. This doesn't stop people from estimating the equivalent human age of their beloved pets though, so a ...

Knowing your dog's age helps to ensure correct care, nutrition, and health choices. Adoption papers and vet guesses are useful, but one of the best physical clues of age is your dog's teeth. Discover ...

Common wisdom has long held that each dog year is equivalent to seven human years. But a new equation developed to measure how a dog ages finds the family pup may be a lot older than we realize.

Most dog lovers have heard the old adage that one human year is equal to seven years for our canine friends. Scientists at UC San Diego say they have debunked that myth — and created a better model ...

You might want to reschedule your dog's birthday party. That is, if you care about celebrating it on the correct day. According to a new study, it doesn't really make sense to calculate a dog's age ...

It often seems impossible to know what's going on in Fido's head as he lounges on his dog bed. But a handful of new studies offer surprising insights about how our canine companions age, perceive ...

The old way to think about your dog's "human age" — the age in actual years times seven — is wrong. And researchers now have a new formula they think will calculate your dog's age more accurately.