or people in the UK, 31 is the average age at which they get married for the first time, women give birth, and, in some regions, buy their first home – but for dogs it is equivalent to being about 200 years old.Danny Chambers, a vet and council member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, said he thought any vet would be sceptical about Bobi’s age.
Oscar, my beloved dog, has died at 15. A piece of my heart rests with him beneath the pear tree | Emma BeddingtonBut doubts aside, there are ways to help your dog lead a long and healthy life. Bobi could have benefited from the owners’ decision not to keep him on a lead. “His lifestyle seems to have provided plenty of opportunity to exercise and explore his peaceful farm and forested surroundings without restriction, helping Bobi to stay physically and mentally well,” said Knight.
“Most dogs would not do as well, unless fed a diet created by reputable pet food manufacturers to include all of the nutrients dogs need,” he said.