Just like aging in humans is inevitable, dogs age too, however, they age much faster than us. Here is a small chart just to give you an idea how dog’s age compared to humans:
Dogs Age |
Small Breed in Human Yrs |
Medium Breed in Human Yrs |
Large Breed in Human Yrs |
1 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
2 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
3 |
28 |
28 |
28 |
4 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
5 |
36 |
36 |
36 |
6 |
40 |
42 |
45 |
7 |
44 |
47 |
50 |
As you can see around the 6th year, the size of the dog and the age will start to differ. This is because larger dogs are known to age faster. This means that if you have a larger breed dog, you may see the signs of aging much quicker than you would in a smaller dog. These signs may include: lameness, trouble getting up, stiffness, joint pain and swelling. One of the most common diseases that accompany an aging pet is arthritis. All of the above signs and symptoms are in fact those of arthritis.
It’s very difficult to watch your beloved pet go through these challenging years. Seeking relief may be very confusing. Many veterinarians will recommend pain medications that may have harmful side effects; others will, and should, recommend trying an all-natural solution first, before taking the heavy medications. A very widely used product for pets is liquid Glucosamine. Liquid Glucosamine has been on the market for quite some time now and is specifically designed for joint and cartilage protection and growth. You may have noticed that Glucosamine for your pet is also available in pill form, but did you know that in pill or capsule form, Glucosamine is simply not delivered into the body effectively. As little as 10-15% of what is ingested actually reaches your pet’s body. In liquid form, Glucosamine is absorbed much more effectively (80-85%). To learn more about liquid Glucosamine and you pet, please visit http://www.synflexamerica.com/pet/synflex.php.
