Listen, ask anyone and they’ll tell you that dogs don't live long enough! As a veterinarian for over 30 years, I have seen both the joy of a puppy and the heartbreak of a loved pet passing. This website is the ONLY veterinary site on the web devoted solely to one thing—helping your pet live longer.
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When considering anti-aging supplements for dogs, it’s important to understand some of the basics of dog longevity. The average lifespan for small dogs can be up to 12-14 years, while many larger breeds start to run into trouble by the time they turn six. Here are a few important facts to know:
All anti-aging supplements and longevity drugs for dogs we carry at HPLL will help your dog live a longer and happier life. From herbs used for generations to the science behind rapamycin, the new kid in town, every product has been proven safe and effective for your pet.
We offer the following anti-aging supplements for dogs: Rapamycin, Longevity Plus, VisBiome, NMN, Taurine, Acarbose, and Fisetin Vet. Each has its specific benefits for dogs, so let’s explore them!
It's a fact that dogs don’t live long enough and many variables cause this. The most common are breed and size. Larger dogs tend to age more quickly than smaller dogs because of their genetics and greater stresses on their joints—orthopedic problems are one of the primary risks, which requires weight control and exercise. The dental problems so common in small dogs can reduce lifespan, too. Fortunately, there are several ways to help your pet’s longevity.
If you’re wondering how to make dogs live longer, you’re at the right place. At HPLL, our main goal is not only to slow the aging of your pet but also to make sure they remain healthy. The two strategies that work best for slowing aging are calorie restriction and prescription rapamycin. Typically, the less your dog eats, the longer they live (don’t tell your dog I said that). If you don’t want the hunger pangs and sad eyes, rapamycin offers the same benefits, but it also helps support heart health, fight cancer, and reduce inflammation.
There are a number of companies and colleges working on this question, but at this time the only two drugs proven to extend lifespan in mammals are rapamycin and acarbose. These are both prescription drugs and so we can send them your way with either your veterinarian’s prescription or via a concierge consult with me.
We don’t have all the answers yet, but the Dog Aging Project has been figuring out the optimal dose for 10 years, and the Kaeberlein study out of UW shows its safety and its benefits in mammals: reduced inflammation and even a reversal of cardiomyopathy. Rapamycin has also been shown to kill cancer cells before they create a problem as well as help periodontal disease and slow age-related hearing loss. The best part is that it can be introduced to dogs at any age!
At the very low doses of rapamycin we use, side effects are rare. We have treated over 400 dogs with rapamycin, and it appears to be very safe. In about 3% of dogs, we see GI upset—usually diarrhea, but occasionally vomiting. At the higher doses used in human cancer medicine, rapamycin has been shown both to suppress the immune system and also to increase blood sugar levels—though at low does, studies show it actually benefits the immune system.
Yes, rapamycin is a prescription drug. Before sending it your way, we will need either your local veterinarian’s prescription (and I can help them with that if needed) or a concierge consult with me.
Of course! Anyone curious to know more can contact me directly at ktomandvm@gmail.com. You can reach out with questions about our medicines and supplements, their ingredients, or anything else related to the holistic care of your dog.
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