Whilst dogs are frequently regarded as lifelong friends, the truth is that certain breeds unfortunately have considerably shorter lifespans than others. Factors such as genetics, body size and ...

I was living in an era where the average life expectancy of a dog might be around eight years of age, and reading those books stamped into my head the idea that my pets would only be with me for a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The common belief that one human year equals seven dog years is an oversimplification, especially regarding a dog's early and ...

The business of pet longevity is booming — driven, in part, by experimental treatments that might also have implications for us. Credit...William Wegman for The New York Times Supported by By Amanda ...

While not everyone may agree dogs are man’s best friend, a special group of them might just be helping pave the way for mankind (and dogkind) to live longer, healthier lives. Scientists working for ...

Dear reader, the search for the fountain of youth has gotten a boost from science and man’s best friend may be the first to try the product. Loyal is a biotech company that is developing an ...

When I was young, I was an avid reader and scoured the shelves of our small local library to find books about dogs—not just factual, nonfiction books, but novels as well. When it came to novels, I ...