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How old is my pet in dog years or cat years? A veterinarian explains

  • Written by Jesse Grady, Clinical Instructor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University
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“Just how old do you think my dog is in dog years?” is a question I hear on a regular basis. People love to anthropomorphize pets, attributing human characteristics to them. And most of us want to extend our animal friends’ healthy lives for as long as...

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