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About Cindy lou Curtice
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I have been a pet (dog and cat) groomer for 26 years. I can answer any questions relating to pet grooming, behavior and general pet related questions. I can also answer any small business related questions as I have been the owner/operator. I can not give advice on a vet related question, I can only give my opinion.

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Expert: Cindy lou Curtice - 12/31/2006

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I have a female shitzu her name is brandie she is 9years old in people years i want to know at what age will she stop going into heat and how do you know what age a dog is in dog years is it seven years for the first year then one year after that please tell me  

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Hello Erika, She can continue going into heat until she dies, Although it may not be every 6 months as before in her younger years.  I have known dogs to go into heat at the age of 14.  As far as how old she is.  You are correct that it used to be for every 1 human year you would times it by 7 in dog years.  However with the care and better food products available now most vets use 5 dog years for every 1 human year.  Thanks for asking, Cindy Lou :)

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