Dog Years And Life Expectancy Chart (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

The recommended diet

Key features

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

Royal Canin Veterinary Care Nutrition Senior Consult canine and feline

CANINE SENIOR CONSULT

How old is my pet in human years?

diets are available from your veterinary practice.

CATS

Increased levels of antioxidants including vitamin E, vitamin C and

Pet’s age

10 12 14 16 18 20

polyphenols (grape and green tea) to help maintain health and vitality

A specific diet for your pet

Human equivalent

15 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96

Chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine to help maintain joint mobility

DOGS - SMALL / MEDIUM

With age, your pet changes, as does their nutritional needs. Some

and activity

Pet’s age

10 12 13 14 15 16

changes you might notice in your cat include:

Borage oil, the most concentrated source of gamma linolenic acid,

Human equivalent

12 24 36 46 56 66 76 81 86 91 96

which helps support skin elasticity and coat shine

Weight loss

Seeking more warmth

DOGS - LARGE

Fructo-Oligo-Saccharides to help promote beneficial gut bacteria

Pet’s age

10 11

Changes to activity levels

Increased affection

(“friendly” bacteria)

Human equivalent

18 26 36 42 49 56 62 68 79 90 96

Increased rest or time sleeping

Less grooming

Reduced phosphorus level to help support renal function

At what age should I feed Royal Canin Senior Consult to my dog?

Dogs however show more obvious physical changes as they age:

FELINE SENIOR CONSULT

Different sizes of dog mature at different rates. Small breed dogs

have a longer life expectancy than large breed dogs and so tend to

Their hair turns grey,

High protein content to help maintain your cat’s muscle tissue,

age at a slower rate.

especially around their

particularly important in older cats

muzzle and eyes, and

SENIOR CONSULT

Increased levels of antioxidants including vitamin E, vitamin C and

SENIOR CONSULT

their coat may become

MATURE

polyphenols (grape and green tea) to help maintain health and vitality

SMALL DOG

LARGE DOG

less shiny

25 - 45kg

10 - 25kg

1-10kg

Chondrotin and glucosamine (and Green Lipped Mussel in select

Their senses can become

Over 5 years

Over 8 years

Over 7 years

diets) help support joint health

weaker including sight,

At what age should I feed Royal Canin Senior Consult to my cat?

sound, smell and taste

Urinary claims to guarantee the urine is less likely to form crystals

On average, neutered male cats live 5 years longer and neutered

They become less

A kibble design to maximise the physical removal of plaque from the

females live 4 years longer than non-neutered cats.

energetic and getting up

tooth's surface

and lying down can

SENIOR CONSULT

become more difficult

Changing your pet’s diet

STAGE 2

STAGE 1

STAGE 1 (pouch)

They are more content to

SENIOR CONSULT

rest and sleep

Changing your pet’s diet should always be carried out over several

STAGE 2 HIGH CAL.

STAGE 2 (pouch)

STAGE 1 BALANCE

days. It is not uncommon for pets to refuse a new diet or to suffer from

Senior Consult diets should be fed to cats over 7 years of age and

stomach upsets if the change is not gradual. On day 1, begin by adding

Antioxidants

selected according to:

a small amount of the new diet to your pet’s existing food. As each day

passes, add more of the new diet to less of the original food, until

Whether your cat is showing signs of ageing

Royal Canin Veterinary Care Nutrition Senior Consult canine and feline

eventually you are only feeding the new diet. This change should take

Your cat's weight (body condition score)

diets are enriched in antioxidants (vitamin E, vitamin C, taurine and

around 5-7 days.

lutein) to help maintain health and vitality.

Should I give my senior pet extra vitamins and minerals in

Royal Canin are leaders in palatability. So confident are we that your

'Antioxidant' is a general term for nutrients such as vitamins, minerals

addition to Royal Canin Senior Consult diets?

pet will enjoy their food that we offer a no quibble, money-back

and other components naturally present in many foods. Antioxidants

guarantee. Simply return the food to your veterinary practice for a full

No. The diets have been formulated with the optimum balance of

neutralise free radicals produced even during normal body

refund*.

vitamins and minerals specifically for senior pets, there is no need

metabolism, but more so when your pet is ill.

for further supplements.

* Terms and conditions apply

Does my neutered mature dog need a Senior Consult diet?

Yes, Royal Canin Senior Consult diets are ideally formulated to

address key issues associated with ageing in all dogs. Feeding as an

ongoing maintenance diet gives your dog the best chance of taking

all benefits from the diet.

Is there anything else I can give my pet to help keep them active?

Yes, while your dog (or cat) is enjoying Royal Canin food, you can

also give them Mobility Tabs, a daily supplement containing Green-

Lipped Mussel which assists mobility even further. Ask at your

veterinary practice for more information.

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