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Dogs grow at different rates depending on their breed. To ensure your pet has a healthy life, it's important to accurately identify the various stages of growth.
■ 3–4 weeks: The deciduous canines and premolars begin to emerge.
■ 4–5 weeks: The deciduous incisors begin to emerge.
■ 6–12 weeks: All deciduous teeth have come in.
■ 3–5 months: The deciduous incisors and canines are replaced by permanent teeth.
■ 4–6 months: The premolars are replaced by permanent teeth.
■ 5–7 months: The molars are replaced by permanent teeth.
※ When deciduous teeth are replaced by permanent ones, the permanent teeth growing in the jawbone push the baby teeth upward and they naturally fall out when the time comes. Although many dogs swallow them, they will eventually pass out with the feces—no need to worry.
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To determine the most appropriate care method, you must first calculate your dog’s actual age. How old is your beloved pet in human years? Knowing this is essential for planning a healthy lifestyle according to age.
There are many theories about converting a dog’s age to human years, so this calculation method is for reference only. Generally speaking, large breeds develop more slowly and have shorter lifespans.
24 + (dog’s age in years − 2) × 4
The first 2 years equal 24 human years, and each year after that equals 4 human years.
18 + (dog’s age in years − 1) × 5
The first 2 years equal 18 human years, and each year after that equals 5 human years.
12 + (dog’s age in years − 1) × 7
The first year equals 12 human years, and each year after that equals 7 human years.
※ Reference: “Clinical Nutrition of Small Animals III” by Lewis Morris Hand
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