Most dog lovers think of their pets as lifelong companions, yet some breeds tend to have much shorter lives than others. Genetics, body size, and inherited diseases can all stack the odds against ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Any time we get to spend with our canine companions is very dear, and it never feels like enough. The unfortunate truth, however, ...

Forget the old 'multiply by 7' myth — modern veterinary science now uses DNA methylation and breed-size data to calculate your dog's true human-age equivalent. Dogs age rapidly in their early years, ...

Loyal is the biotech company working to innovate a longevity drug for dogs. Here's how much it could help and where it stands in the FDA approval process.