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Your dog's age in human years is approximately:

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function calculateDogAge() { var ageInput = document.getElementById("dogAge").value; var size = document.getElementById("dogSize").value; var resultDiv = document.getElementById("dogAgeResult"); var finalDisplay = document.getElementById("finalYears"); var contextDisplay = document.getElementById("sizeContext"); var age = parseFloat(ageInput); if (isNaN(age) || age < 0) { alert("Please enter a valid age."); return; } var humanYears = 0; // AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Standard Guidelines if (age === 0) { humanYears = 0; } else if (age <= 1) { // First year is roughly 15 human years humanYears = age * 15; } else if (age <= 2) { // Second year adds 9 years humanYears = 15 + (age – 1) * 9; } else { // Base 24 years for first 2 years humanYears = 24; var remainingYears = age – 2; // Aging rate depends on size after year 2 if (size === "small") { humanYears += remainingYears * 4; } else if (size === "medium") { humanYears += remainingYears * 5; } else if (size === "large") { humanYears += remainingYears * 6; } else if (size === "giant") { humanYears += remainingYears * 7; } } finalDisplay.innerHTML = Math.round(humanYears * 10) / 10 + " Years"; var category = ""; if (humanYears < 12) category = "Puppy stage"; else if (humanYears < 25) category = "Junior stage"; else if (humanYears < 50) category = "Adult stage"; else category = "Senior stage"; contextDisplay.innerHTML = "Based on a " + size + " breed, your dog is in the " + category + "."; resultDiv.style.display = "block"; }

How Do You Calculate a Dog's Age?

The old "one dog year equals seven human years" rule is actually a myth. It was a simple calculation based on the fact that humans lived until about 70 and dogs lived until about 10. However, veterinary science has proven that dogs age much faster in their first two years of life than they do later on.

The AVMA Aging Formula

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the standard guidelines for aging a medium-sized dog are as follows:

• Year 1: The first year of a medium-sized dog's life is equivalent to approximately 15 human years.
• Year 2: The second year for a dog equals about nine human years.
• Year 3+: After the first two years, each additional year is roughly 4 to 7 human years, depending on the breed's size.

Why Size Matters

Size is the biggest factor in how quickly a dog ages. Smaller dogs generally have longer lifespans and age more slowly after reaching maturity. Conversely, giant breeds (like Great Danes) reach senior status as early as 5 or 6 years old.

Dog Age	Small Breed	Giant Breed
1 Year	15 Human Years	15 Human Years
5 Years	36 Human Years	45 Human Years
10 Years	56 Human Years	80 Human Years

Signs Your Dog is Entering Senior Years

Knowing your dog's "human age" helps you provide better care. Look for these signs of aging:

• Cloudy Eyes: Possible cataracts or nuclear sclerosis.
• Slowing Down: Difficulty getting up or reluctance to jump on furniture (arthritis).
• Grey Muzzle: Loss of pigment around the snout and eyes.
• Behavioral Changes: Increased irritability or confusion.

Example Calculations

Example 1: A 4-year-old Chihuahua (Small). First 2 years = 24. Next 2 years × 4 = 8. Total = 32 human years.

Example 2: A 4-year-old Mastiff (Giant). First 2 years = 24. Next 2 years × 7 = 14. Total = 38 human years.