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VETERINARY MEDICINE<br />
Center for Companion Animal Health<br />
Center for Companion Animal Health News Highlights • Spring 2012<br />
Caring for Senior Pets<br />
There is a special joy in having a pet. Pets, like people, are living longer than ever before, and many are reaching well<br />
into their senior years. As pet owners, we hope that our companion animals will be part of our lives for many, many<br />
years. Understanding the unique health issues and care needs of older pets will help them enjoy healthier and happier<br />
lives during their golden years.<br />
All animals, which include humans, go through a series<br />
of “life stages.” The first life stage is puberty, which is<br />
around 6-12 months in dogs and cats, and around 13<br />
years in humans. The second significant life stage is the<br />
reproductive years, which for humans is from puberty to<br />
about 40 years and for cats and dogs from puberty to 6-8<br />
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