Forget everything your grandma told you about dog years—turns out the “multiply by seven” rule was basically made up by a golden retriever who failed math. Scientists just dropped the real formula, and it involves natural logarithms, DNA methylation, and enough labrador spit to fill a kiddie pool. Yes, your 3-year-old mutt might actually be pushing 50, which finally explains why he judges your life choices from the couch with the weary eyes of a divorced accountant. Break out the graphing calculator and a stiff drink; we’re about to find out if Fido is technically your elder and legally allowed to demand the TV remote.
Scientists Found the Formula to Calculate Your Dog’s Actual Age—And It’s Not What You Expect
