Dog mom to a very spoiled good boy. Estimate your dog's age in human years.
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Only Paws estimates your dog's age in human years. A common vet chart puts year one at about 15 human years, year two at about 24, then about 4–5 years for each year after, depending on size. A 5-year-old medium dog is roughly 39. Estimate only.
Run your hands along your dog's sides; you should feel ribs with a light touch. From above, you should see a waist. From the side, the belly should tuck up. Ask your vet about a healthy weight.
Labor Day cookout? Keep cooked bones, corn cobs, skewers and fatty scraps away from dogs. They can cause choking or blockages. Hand out dog treats instead.
One dog year doesn't equal 7 human years. Dogs mature fast in the first two years, then age more slowly, and big breeds age faster than small ones. Your pup is complicated, like you.
Vets commonly suggest keeping treats to about 10% of your dog's daily calories. Cut kibble a little on heavy-treat days. Belly rubs have zero calories.
Keep chocolate, grapes and raisins, xylitol (in some sugar-free gum and peanut butter), onions and garlic away from dogs. If your dog eats one, call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away. Save the number in your phone.