Dog dental health, longevity research, and what I wish I had known before Cooper.
Missoula Pet Fest 2026: Pet Care Trends Shaping Healthier, Happier Companions I’ve learned the hard way that dog health questions like this feel a lot less theoretical when you are staring at your own dog and wondering if you are missing something important. Pet owners are approaching care with more intention than ever, and that […]
How Do You Know If Your Dog’s Heart Is Failing? I’ve learned the hard way that dog health questions like this feel a lot less theoretical when you are staring at your own dog and wondering if you are missing something important. Heart failure in dogs usually does not happen all at once. In many
This startup raised $250 million to help dogs live longer Loyal has brought in more than $250 million as it pushes a new class of canine medicine toward regulators, betting that pet owners will pay for something the industry has never offered before: more healthy years with their dogs. Biotech investors have spent years chasing
After losing Cooper at nine, I’ve followed every longevity study published. So when Newsweek reported that a new daily pill could extend dogs’ lives, I spent three days reading everything I could find. Here’s what the science actually says—and whether this is something you should be talking to your vet about. What Is This Longevity
When I saw the headline that Loyal raised $100 million to develop drugs that could extend our dogs’ lives, I had to know more. This isn’t some supplement company promising miracles—Loyal is a biotech firm conducting FDA-regulated clinical trials on compounds designed to target the biological mechanisms of aging in dogs. After losing Cooper at
Study: Plasma Improves Mobility Outcomes in Senior Dogs A new study published in the pet food industry shows that spray-dried plasma in senior dog diets significantly improved mobility scores and reduced inflammation markers—and as someone who’s spent years researching how to extend quality of life for aging dogs, this is one of the most promising
Best Arthritis Medication for Dogs When I first noticed Cooper limping after our morning walks, I spent weeks researching every arthritis medication available for dogs. The best arthritis medication for dogs depends on severity and health status, but prescription NSAIDs like Carprofen and Galliprant are the gold standard for moderate to severe cases, while joint
When I lost Cooper at 9 years old, I remember thinking, “There has to be something science can do.” Now, six years later, that answer might finally be coming — and it’s not what I expected. Dog longevity drugs are prescription medications currently in clinical trials designed to extend healthy lifespan in dogs by targeting
New Study: Fresh Food Promotes Healthier Aging in Senior Dogs A groundbreaking 2023 study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that senior dogs fed fresh, whole-food diets showed significantly better health markers and lived longer than those on exclusively processed kibble diets. After losing Cooper too early, I’ve become obsessed with canine longevity research—and
When to Worry About an Old Dog: Signs That Need a Vet I’ll never forget the moment I realized Cooper’s mouth wasn’t just “a little swollen.” When aging dogs suddenly can’t eat, won’t lift their head, or show dramatic behavior changes, you call the vet immediately—these are red-flag emergencies. But the truly dangerous signs are