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The Importance of Early Veterinary Care and Consulting in the Life of your Pet

Our Pets Age incredibly fast in their first 3 calendar years. As the graph shows, our dogs are actually teenagers at the end of their "first" year, and 25 at the end of their "second"!

dog years

Age of Dog		"Human" Years
5 months	=	10 years
8 months	=	13 years
10 months	=	14 years
1 year	=	15 years
2 years	=	24 years
3 years	=	28 years
4 years	=	32 years
5 years	=	36 years
6 years	=	40 years
7 years	=	44 years
8 years	=	48 years
9 years	=	52 years
10 years	=	56 years
11 years	=	60 years
12 years	=	64 years
13 years	=	68 years
14 years	=	72 years
15 years	=	76 years
16 years	=	80 years
17 years	=	84 years
18 years	=	88 years
19 years	=	91 years
20 years	=	94 years

“Dogs with behavioral problems and little veterinary care were at greater risk of relinquishment than were dogs with regular veterinary care, and behavioral problems were associated with inappropriate care expectations.”

J Am Vet Med Assoc. August 1996

Important things to discuss during the first three to four visits with your Veterinarian and Licensed Veterinary Technicians:

Behavior and House Training

Nutrition and Exercise

Dental Care

Vaccinations appropriate for your Pet's Lifestyle

Parasite Control (Flea, Tick and Heartworm)

Specific Breed-related health concerns


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