The general guide is 7 and older is a senor pet. If you look at rescue sites, the senior adoption rate applies, it is less than the rate for younger pets. If you are adopting a pet that age, you are closer to facing elder care vet bills. Which as we all know, adds up! Most of the senior pets foods apply for dogs that age, too.

Like us humans, each dog will be different, some will slow down, some will keep going and not slow down for another few years.

It is just the guide the vets use.