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This is based on the same type of research being conducted in the hopes of someday soon extending human lifespans.
Dogs get to go first, and I'm ok with that. They deserve longer lives.
And this is not just a little extra time, but potentially years.
news.northeastern.edu
Dogs get to go first, and I'm ok with that. They deserve longer lives.
And this is not just a little extra time, but potentially years.
A first-of-its-kind anti-aging drug for dogs that targets the metabolic fitness process has now entered clinical trials.
A spokesperson for Loyal, the company behind the drug, said by targeting the metabolic health of dogs it aims to “reduce the impact of age-associated diseases and maintain their quality of life as they age.”
“Our metabolism changes as we age, leading to reduced health, and dogs are no different. By targeting the underlying mechanisms of aging, Loyal hopes to extend the lifespan of dogs and maintain their quality of life as they age,” the company said in a statement.

A new anti-aging pill for senior dogs just entered clinical trials. Could it one day help humans live longer?
A new drug could extend the lifespan of dogs by years. A healthy aging expert says it could help advance the aging space.
