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 Is01:16 - Why dogs are the perfect human aging model02:57 - Canine dementia & Alzheimer's parallels04:28 - What pet parents miss about cognitive decline05:20 - What Dr. Amber says about supporting cognitive function in aging dogs06:26 - Cancer: the #1 concern in dogs & immune function08:02 - Why dogs outperform mice as research models09:07 - Rapamycin & the future of health span10:20 - Shifting from reactive to proactive pet care11:44 - What you can do as a pet parent right nowIn 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 homePacing or restlessness at nightStaring at walls or getting "stuck"Forgetting familiar people or commandsEarly conversations with your vet can make a difference. Follow Unleashed Curiosity for weekly conversations on pet health and science-backed care. 🐾#DogAgingProject #DogDementia #PetHealth #DogAgingScience #CanineCognitiveDysfunction #DogCancer #UnleashedCuriosity #VitalPetLife❤️ Connect with us:ᐧ Facebook -facebook.com/vitalpetlifeᐧ TikTok:@vitalpetlifeᐧ Instagram:@vitalpetlifeᐧ X:@vitalpetlifeᐧ YouTube:@vitalpetlifeᐧ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vitalpetlifeᐧ Check out our website -www.vitalpetlife.comYou may also enjoy: Why Cats Knead & Zoom at 3AM - 10 Cat Behaviors Explained by a Vethttps://smartlink.ausha.co/unleashedcuriosity/the-one-why-cats-knead-zoom-at-3am-10-weird-cat-behaviors-explained-by-a-vetMusic: "Life of Riley" by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at [email protected]. Thank you for tuning in!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.