How old is your dog in human years? Scientists develop far more accurate formula
The new formula takes into account the changes in DNA methylation patterns that occur as dogs age, providing a more precise estimation.
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JJ Shavit
- Aug 20
How old is your dog in human years? Significantly more accurate formula developed
For years, dog owners have used the rule of thumb that one dog year equals seven human years to estimate their pet's age in human years.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 20
How old is your dog in human years? New formula is significantly more accurate
For years, dog owners have used the rule of thumb that one dog year equals seven human years to estimate their pet's age in human years.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 19
What's your dog's age in human years? New formula is significantly more accurate
For years, dog owners have used the rule of thumb that one dog year equals seven human years to estimate their pet's age in human years.
JJ Shavit
- May 20
How old is your dog in human years? New formula is far more accurate
For years, dog owners have used the rule of thumb that one dog year equals seven human years to estimate their pet's age in human years.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 20
What's your dog's age in human years? Novel UCSD formula is far more accurate
For years, dog owners have used the rule of thumb that one dog year equals seven human years to estimate their pet's age in human years.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 19
What's your dog's age in human years? New UCSD formula is far more accurate
For years, dog owners have used the rule of thumb that one dog year equals seven human years to estimate their pet's age in human years.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 19
What's your dog's age in human years? New formula is far more accurate
If there’s one dog myth through the years it’s this: multiply your dog’s age by seven to calculate how old they are in “human years.”
JJ Shavit
- Jan 19
New formula more accurately converts your dog's age into human years
Researchers at University of California San Diego created a formula that more accurately compares the ages of humans and dogs.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 23, 2022
New formula more accurately converts the your dog's age into human years
Researchers at University of California San Diego created a formula that more accurately compares the ages of humans and dogs.
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