Pets Living LongerThe life expectancy of our pets has more than doubled in the past 50 years. Recent studies indicate that the average age for the canine population is approximately 5.1 years and for the feline population, approximately 4.9 years.The average life span for dogs reaching one year of age has been estimated to be about 12 years.Your pet will reach what would be considered older age sometime between six and eight years of age, depending on the breed, size of pet and general health. With a little extra care, your pet will live a long and healthy life

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