|Articles|August 27, 2015

Client handout: How old is my pet in human years?

Author(s)C.A. Tony Buffington, DVM, PhD, DACVN

Use this form to answer this client questionand prepare pet owners to offer a lifetime of care.

Start a conversation about the care pets need as puppies and kittens and on through adulthood and as seniors with this handout that helps clients understand their pet's age and stage of life.

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