Pets are an optional but a significant part ofThe Sims 4gameplay. With theCats & Dogs expansion pack, players can introduce furry companions into their Sims’ lives. These pets can be either cats or dogs and can be beloved members of a Sims family. These virtual pets have been a cherished part of theSimsfranchise ever since its inception, and it’s no wonder thatThe Sims 4retains this mechanic, too. Not only do they provide companionship to Sims, but they also add variety to the game with their own personalities and traits.
Pets inThe Sims 4start as puppies and kittens, gradually acquiring new abilities as they grow older. This is why players often want to age up their pets to make the game more engaging and interesting. Read this guide to learn how to age up pets inThe Sims 4.
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How to Age Up Pets in The Sims 4
Luckily, there are multiple ways to age up pets inThe Sims 4. For starters, players can use the Age Up treat, which isavailable at vet clinicsfor 150 Simoleons. To purchase this treat, players will need to visit a vet clinic with their pet and interact with the vending machine. Alternatively, players can also craft this treat themselves, but that can be a bit of a process. Once players have acquired it, they can use it to advance their pet to the next life stage.
Aging Up Pets With Cheats
Cheats are a convenient way to speed up pets’ aging process inThe Sims 4. Here’s how players can apply them:
As with all cheats, players will have to open the cheat console first by pressing ‘Ctrl+Shift+C’. Then, type ‘testingcheats true’to activate cheats. If it worked, players will see ‘cheats are enabled’ below the console. After activating cheats, type‘cas.fulleditmode’,choose the pet, and select ‘modify in CAS.’ Once in the CAS mode, players will be able to age up their pets.
Just like that, players also have the option to reverse the age of their pets. This can be achieved by either applying cheats or using the Age Down treat. Like the Age Up treat, players can purchase the Age Down treat at a vet clinic. Similarly, players can alsohalt the aging processof their pet Sims by going to the ‘Gameplay’ tab in-game options and disabling ‘Auto Age.’
The Sims 4is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
