2007-04-01 22:35:02 · 5 answers · asked by ironwood 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Because, at ten years old, their regenerative and repair mechanisms work as badly as a human of 90 years old. That's why it happens quicker, and they degenerate in a matter of years, rather than decades as in humans.
2007-04-01 22:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by Labsci 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the 10 year old dog would be the equivalent of 70 human years... or there abouts!
2007-04-02 05:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by chic_bones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is depend upon the genes.. In genes all the activities are alredy programmed. so allthe activities happening in people are based on the gene...........
Thank U:-)
2007-04-02 06:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by jes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diet?
2007-04-02 05:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by loulou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they also get, particularly the one which lacks proper walking and exercises.
2007-04-02 07:11:53 · answer #5 · answered by manjunath_empeetech 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋