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A dog owner from Somerset, in the United Kingdom, revealed why she can’t believe her senior pup is 22 years old, and fellow canine owners on the internet can relate.
In a viral TikTok video shared on Sunday under the username @walkieswithcammy, the poster's Jack Russell terrier mix is shown having bursts of zoomies despite being a senior, running and hopping around like age doesn’t matter. "Things that are stopping me from believing she’s 22," the poster, 33-year-old Jess, wrote in the caption, as she shared clips of her pup’s shenanigans.
Jess told Newsweek that, despite her age, Cammy, whom she has had for just over 18 years, still has so much personality and presence, which seems to really resonate with people.
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"Day to day, life with her is slower and more intentional now. We focus heavily on routine, appropriate mental stimulation and keeping stress to a minimum," Jess added.
"She still enjoys sniffing in the garden, gentle enrichment like cardboard shredding and predictable daily rhythms. Comfort and stability are a big priority at her age," she said.
Experts at Pet MD explain that a dog’s senior status isn’t defined by a single age but is based mostly on their size and breed.
Larger and giant breeds age faster and may be considered seniors as early as 6 to 8 years, while medium breeds often enter senior years around 8 to 10 years and small breeds later, around 10 to 12 years. Most dogs, however, are treated as senior at about 8 years old.
As dogs age, they often show physical, behavioral, and sensory changes: graying fur; reduced energy and mobility; altered eating, drinking, or sleep habits; and declines in vision, hearing, or cognition. These shifts are part of normal aging rather than disease, but they signal a need for more attentive care.
Senior dogs benefit from regular veterinary checkups every six months, tailored nutrition (including senior diets), comfort measures such as non-slip surfaces and supportive bedding, and close monitoring for health issues to maintain quality of life as they grow older.
The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 388,000 views and more than 45,300 likes on the platform.
One user, Har, commented: "May I ask what you feed her? I want mine to live forever."
AJ wrote: "That dogs 22 and still that energetic? your lucky to have a dog that. very healthy."
Rayondelunee added: "She is 22 but she doesn't know and doesn't care, that's the mindset."
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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