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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…
Read the guide: This startup raised $250 million to help dogs live longer – Fast Company
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…
Read the guide: Your Dog’s Life Could Be Extended by New Daily Pill: What To Know – Newsweek
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…
Read the guide: Loyal raises $100 million for dog longevity drugs – Bizwomen – The Business Journals
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…
Read the guide: Study: Plasma improves mobility outcomes in senior dogs – PetfoodIndustry
When I lost Cooper at 9 years old, I remember thinking, there had to be something science could do Now, six years later, that answer might finally be coming — and it’s…
Read the guide: Dog Longevity Drugs: What the Latest Research Actually Shows
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 mildly swollen. When aging dogs suddenly can’t eat, won’t…
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How Will I Know When My Elderly Dog Is Dying? When my golden retriever Cooper was 9, I missed the signs that he was declining faster than I realized. I’ll never forget…
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When my golden retriever Cooper hit seven, I noticed he’d drag his feet on our morning walks — literally stopping to sniff every third tree instead of pulling me down the block…
Read the guide: Do Older Dogs Walk Less? What’s Normal and What’s Not
Do Older Dogs Walk Less? Yes, older dogs typically walk less than they did in their younger years—and that’s completely normal. After watching Cooper slow down from his twice-daily 3-mile romps to…
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When Cooper hit 11, I noticed he’d stop halfway through our usual mile-long walk and just look at me like, he was ready to go home Most senior dogs need 15-30 minutes…
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