How quickly does a dog's quality of life decline in old age?
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How quickly does a dog's quality of life decline in old age? Dogs see a steady decline in quality of life once they hit their expected lifespan, according to international researchers who say understanding how dogs age is increasingly important as veterinary medicine improves. The team deve
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-09-08 10:04:41+00:00.

Original Title: Dogs see a steady decline in quality of life once they hit their expected lifespan. A dog is expected to have a score of 5.95 using a new system, with a score under 5.35 at a higher risk of death. Dogs’ quality of life dropped by 0.05 points each month after they reach their expected lifespan.