Practical advice and support

At Clent Hills Vets we provide lifelong care for a variety of pets in all shapes and sizes. If you think your pet is ‘getting on a bit’, or you have noticed their behaviour, activity level or health has started to change, book an appointment with our nursing team who can determine what life stage your pet is at, any health concerns that need addressing, and the right type of care your ageing pet will need going forward.

Is your pet a senior or a geriatric?

The age at which dogs and cats enter their senior and geriatric years depends on body weight. This table was developed to help determine which life stage your pet is at, by relating their age to a human’s.

For example, a 9-year old dog weighing 30kg is 61 in human years, making them a senior. A cat typically weighs under 9kg, so at 14 years of age they would be 72 and a geriatric.

Being overweight adds years prematurely to your pet’s life. This table will highlight the number of extra years they are ageing because of their weight, something that’s easily reversed with a healthy weight loss programme. Ask our team for a FREE Weight & Diet Consultation.