When is my dog considered a senior and what changes should I expect?

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At what age is a dog considered senior? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 7 years and 11 months old | 43 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This depends on the breed and size of the dog to some extent. For a small breed dog it would be like 10 years of age and for a large breed dog it would more like 8-9 years of age. Have a great day!

When is my dog considered a senior and what changes should I expect?

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