Dr. Kevin Toman, the "Longevity Vet," outlines eight strategies to extend pet lifespans. Prescription drugs like rapamycin can add up to 20% to mammalian lifespan, while a specific diet adds roughly 2.3 years for large-breed dogs. Untreated periodontal disease can cut life expectancy by about 15%.
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Hello, you guys. I'm the Longevity Vet, but you can call me Kevin, and in today's video we're going to explore what longevity science really means for you and your pet. Listen, I sell prescription longevity drugs like rapamycin and acarbose every day of the week to pet parents just like you, but too many folks think drugs alone are the only way to extend their pet's life. Sit down and buckle up, you guys, because I'm going to give you a whirlwind tour of the ways you and I, working together, can help your pet live longer and a happier life. First off, prescription longevity drugs have been proven to extend lifespan of mammals by up to 20%. Diets— did you know there's one particular diet that extends the life of large breed dogs by 2.3 years compared to kibbles? I do. Dental care— if you have a small dog or a cat and they have significant periodontal disease, you are subtracting 15% from their life. Lifestyle. I can tell you how stairs and hardwood floors are shortening your pet's life. Vaccines. Sometimes a good thing, sometimes not. I can help you make those decisions. Diagnostics. This is where your veterinarian really comes in handy because if your pet is running into a health issue, let's catch it early so we can develop a strategy to fight that. Whatever we can do to reduce inflammation, allergies, orthopedic disease, etc., will help your pet live longer and we can do that with custom supplements. I'm Dr. Kevin Toman. I run helpingpetslivelonger.com, and I will do a free longevity strategy session with you. Let's get to work.