Dogs, Aging & the Future of Medicine: What We're Learning from Canine Aging Science & Health Breakthroughs

Your Dog Is Aging Like You - And That's Reshaping Medicine.

The Dog Aging Project is tracking tens of thousands of dogs nationwide - and what researchers are finding could reshape how we approach health for both dogs and humans. Dogs don't just mirror us emotionally. They mirror us biologically. Same diseases. Same environment. Same aging pathways. Just on a faster timeline.

Timestamps:
00:00 - The Dog Aging Project: What It Is
01:16 - Why dogs are the perfect human aging model
02:57 - Canine dementia & Alzheimer's parallels
04:28 - What pet parents miss about cognitive decline
05:20 - What Dr. Amber says about supporting cognitive function in aging dogs
06:26 - Cancer: the #1 concern in dogs & immune function
08:02 - Why dogs outperform mice as research models
09:07 - Rapamycin & the future of health span
10:20 - Shifting from reactive to proactive pet care
11:44 - What you can do as a pet parent right now

In this episode, Dr. Amber Da Silva, DVM and Donie Yamamoto break down canine dementia, cancer, chronic inflammation, and what the Dog Aging Project means for the future of veterinary and human medicine.

Signs worth discussing with your vet:

• Confusion or disorientation at home

• Pacing or restlessness at night

• Staring at walls or getting "stuck"

• Forgetting familiar people or commands

Early conversations with your vet can make a difference. Follow Unleashed Curiosity for weekly conversations on pet health and science-backed care. 🐾

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