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Why the 7-Year Rule for Dogs Is Wrong

Cleo Abram Jun 26, 2026 15:00
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Turns out I’ve been estimating my dog’s age wrong, because “just multiply by 7” is NOT a real thing! The whole “my dog at 1 is like a human at 7, at 2 they’re 14, etc.” is not backed by any research! Instead, geneticists created this chart - and it’s CURVED. What they’re measuring is the same kind of biological marker researchers are using to study how WE age!. To find out more, subscribe! #science #ageing #biology #dog #genetics
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