Every age, explained
What changes as your dog ages, explained
What is actually happening at this age, and why. No jargon without a translation, and no medical claim without a source.
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- Senior7 min readDog Dementia Signs: DISHAA and What Else It Could BeThe signs of dog dementia sorted by the six DISHAA groups, what each looks like at home, and which medical problems can look the same to an owner.Read this
- New PuppyPuppyAdolescent7 min readPuppy Fear Periods: When They Happen and What to DoYour confident puppy is suddenly scared of the bin. Here is what the fear-period ages rest on, how to tell it from something else, and what to do now.Read this
- Senior7 min readAdopting a Senior Dog: Home Setup, Vet Baseline and CostsPrepare for a senior adoption with a practical home setup, a vet handover, flexible settling phases and a budget based on the individual dog.Read this
- New PuppyPuppyAdolescent6 min readPuppy Exercise by Age: What the Evidence SupportsThe five-minutes-per-month rule has no study behind it. What research says about stairs, soft ground and growth plates, plus practical guidance by age.Read this
- Senior6 min readSenior Dog Slipping on Floors? Fixes in the Order to TryWhy old dogs start sliding on hardwood and tile, the fixes worth trying in order (nails, runners, grips, steps, a sling) and when slipping is a vet sign.Read this
- New PuppyPuppy7 min readPuppy Teething: When It Stops, and What Helps Each MonthMost puppies finish teething by six to seven months. The age-by-age timeline, the weekly check for retained baby teeth, and which chews are safe to give.Read this
- New PuppyPuppyAdolescent7 min readWhen Do Puppies Stop Growing? A Size-by-Size TimelineSmall breeds are done by about a year, giants can grow for two. The growth timeline by adult weight, how to estimate adult size, and when to switch food.Read this
- AdultSenior7 min readWhen Is a Dog Considered a Senior? Age by SizeDogs turn senior in the last quarter of expected lifespan: 8 to 11 years for small dogs, 6 to 7 for giants. The AVMA age table by size, and vet visits.Read this
- New PuppyPuppy7 min readPuppy Sleep Schedule by Age: How Much Puppies SleepHow much puppies sleep at each age, from 18 to 20 hours a day at eight weeks down to 12 to 14 after six months, when they sleep through the night, and why.Read this
- Before the DogNew PuppyPuppy7 min readPuppy Proofing Your Home, Room by RoomAn hour of work before the puppy arrives. The AVMA's household hazard list, turned into a room-by-room pass you can actually finish.Read this
- All stages7 min readDog Life Stages Explained (And Who Decides)The four veterinary life stages, what AAHA and the AVMA actually define, a chart of each stage by age and adult size, and where adolescence fits in.Read this
- AdultSenior7 min readSigns of Aging in Dogs: What to Watch ForGrey muzzles are cosmetic. The aging signs that matter are how your dog stands up, what he stops doing, and how he sleeps, including pacing at night.Read this
- New PuppyPuppy7 min readThe Puppy Socialization Window, and What to DoThe first three months are the most important socialization period. AVSAB calls socializing before full vaccination the standard of care.Read this
