How do pets get older in Sims 4?

How Do Pets Get Older in Sims 4?

As a Sims fan, you’re probably already familiar with the joys and challenges of raising pets. But have you ever stopped to think about how their age affects their behavior and interactions with your Sims family? In this article, we’ll explore the secrets of pet aging in the Sims 4 and shed some light on the options available to you.

Direct Answer: How do pets get older in Sims 4?

Directly, pets in The Sims 4 age when their lifespan is over according to the game’s lifecycle. The lifespan of cats and dogs can be reset by using the "Regenerate" option at any vet clinic. This setting can be adjusted in Gameplay Settings under the "Career" tab.

Automatic Aging

In the base game, pets will start aging automatically after a predetermined amount of time. By default, this is one week for kittens and puppy, and one month for adult cats and dogs.

Age Up Treat: A Convenient Alternative

Starting from the Cats & Dogs expansion pack (2017), players got the option to use "Age Up" treats which can be purchased at most vet clinics. These special treats can be used once per pet to accelerate its aging process. This was a convenient way to simulate the aging process without resorting to manual adjustments under Gameplay Settings.

Is There a Way to Manipulate Pet Aging? Yes!

Yes, besides using the Age Up Treat, there are other means to manipulate pet aging:
• Use the Build Mode: By using an object like a "Bed" or "Cemetery" in Build Mode can speed up the aging of pets.
• Eat Treats: Feeding your pet treats can trigger aging.
• Have Your Sim Bake a Birthday Cake: Sims can gather around a birthday cake celebrating their pet’s birthday when it reaches a new adult stage.

Why No Horses in Sims 4 Cottage Living? An Explanation

In the early 2021, Fans of the Sims 4 were left wondering why Horses were not included in the Cottage Living expansion package. According to Antonio Romeo, a producer at Maxis, the reason was that making horses with the expected quality and depth of gameplay would be a substantial project. This was seen by many as a hint of a potential horse-focused pack in the future.

Here’s a summary of significant points:

| Direct Answer | Yes, pets age automatically (base game) | OR Use Age Up Treats (Cats & Dogs)
| Automatic | 1 week: kitten/puppy, 1 month: adult dogs/cats | Once per pet: Age Up Treats
| Manipulation | | Use Build Mode (
Bed/Cemetery) | Eat treats | Have a Sim bake a birthday cake
| Horse Inclusion |? | Potential horse-focus pack in the future (?)

In conclusion, pets in The Sims 4 age automatically, following the game’s lifecycle stages. However, players may choose to manipulate this aging process using various methods listed above.