dog aging myths

Canine Geroscience

Brachycephalic vs Dolichocephalic Healthspan: How Skull Morphology Dictates Canine Lifespan
ByVetAgens Science Team July 30, 2026July 22, 2026

When evaluating canine longevity, anatomical conformation plays a defining role in overall mortality and quality of life. Among the structural parameters veterinary epidemiologists study, skull shape — classified by the cephalic index into flat-faced (brachycephalic), medium-proportioned (mesocephalic), and long-muzzled (dolichocephalic) — is one of the strongest predictors of health outcomes. Understanding the brachycephalic vs dolichocephalic…

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Canine Geroscience

Is My Dog Just Getting Old or In Pain? 5 Age-Related Misconceptions Every Dog Owner Must Know
ByVetAgens Science Team June 6, 2026June 6, 2026

Every dog owner wants the best for their aging companion — but without the right senior dog health tips, it’s easy to miss the signs that matter most. As modern canine biotechnology and veterinary geroscience advance, scientists are discovering a heartbreaking reality: many of the changes we dismiss as “just normal aging” are actually silent…

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Canine Geroscience

Beyond Rapamycin: The Future of Dog Longevity
ByVetAgens Science Team May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Beyond Rapamycin: The Future of Dog Longevity and the “Exercise Paradox” We are officially entering the era of “Biological Hacking” for our pets. While the world has been focused on the Dog Aging Project, a groundbreaking narrative review in the Journal of Veterinary Science (2025) has revealed that the horizon of canine longevity is expanding…

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Canine Geroscience

Is Your Dog Aging Faster Than You Think? Take Our Science-Based Biological Age Quiz!
ByVetAgens Science Team May 13, 2026May 18, 2026

Is Your Dog Aging Faster Than You Think? We all know our dog’s birthday, but their biological age—the actual health of their cells, gut, and organs—is the number that truly determines how many years they have left. Based on groundbreaking data from the Dog Aging Project (DAP) and the TRIAD study, we’ve developed this 10-question…

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Canine Geroscience

5 Dog Aging Myths Your Vet Wants You to Stop Believing
ByVetAgens Science Team May 12, 2026May 21, 2026

Stop Doing This to Your Senior Dog: 5 Science-Backed Myths That Are Shortening Their Life We all want to be the “perfect” pet parent. We spend hours researching the best foods, the right supplements, and the latest health trends. But what if some of the most common “wisdom” in the dog world is actually based…

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