Veterinarian Heather Berst shares that "one year in a dog's life can be equivalent to five to seven years of a human's life" and a lot can happen in that time! There are several important reasons why a vet visit at least once per year is essential for your dog, even if they appear healthy. Read more here. 

Cats age more rapidly than humans, but what does that mean when it comes to calculating their age in "human years?" To calculate cat years to human years, age guidelines were created by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), International Cat Care and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). See the calculations here.