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Ageing
When ageing really begins for pets
Pet Longevity Co. Editorial·5 min read
Ageing starts long before it becomes visible. Understanding when helps us support pets earlier — and better.
Ageing in pets is gradual. By the time changes are visible, the processes behind them have often been underway for months or years. This is why proactive daily support matters earlier than most owners expect.
For many dogs and cats, the mature years begin around age seven — though this varies by breed and size. Supporting pets through this transition — rather than waiting for decline — is the foundation of proactive longevity.
Pet Longevity Co. is built around this idea: that ageing deserves considered, daily care, not only intervention once something goes wrong.