How old is a dog in a year?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

How old is a dog in a year?
One dog year is equivalent to 18 human years, at which point the dog becomes an adult. Usually dogs can live for about 12-14 years, so when a dog reaches about 14 years old, he is very old and his body functions will also deteriorate. At this time, the owner must take good care of the dog, otherwise the dog will easily die of disease.

After the dog is 2 months old, he can start preparing for vaccination with three doses of combined vaccine and one shot of rabies. After that, he will receive one dose of combined vaccine and one shot of rabies every year for booster immunity. When a dog reaches middle age at about 9 years old, it is necessary to conduct comprehensive examinations regularly to rule out potential diseases of the internal organs of the body.