Kevin Toman, DVMFounder, Helping Pets Live Longer · Veterinary Longevity Specialist

How To Spoil Your Pet Like A Veterinarian. Ok, it’s embarrassing. #petslove #petlongevity #dog

3 Dec 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief, conversational video, Dr. Kevin Toman shares personal stories about how he spoils his own dogs—golden retriever Annabelle, pug Chester, Bernese mountain dog McGregor, and his former golden retriever Brooke—illustrating the affectionate, hands‑on care he provides. He describes everyday moments such as Annabelle sleeping on the bed and pawing at him in the car, using these anecdotes to highlight a philosophy of close, attentive companionship. Dr. Toman then pivots to his professional role, promoting his website HelpingPetsLiveLonger.com and offering a free Longevity Strategy Session for pet owners seeking health and lifespan advice. He invites viewers to leave questions in the comments and emphasizes a collaborative, supportive community aimed at helping pets live their longest, best lives.

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How to spoil your pet by your local veterinarian. This one could get embarrassing in a hurry, so it could be a shorter video than normal. Remember my little golden retriever puppy Annabelle? When we got her last year, we vowed that we would not spoil her the way we would our pug Chester, our Berner McGregor, or my old golden retriever Brooke. No way! How's that worked out for us? Most nights Annabelle sleeps on the bed, quite frequently with her head on the pillow between Angela and me. When Annabelle and I are driving and she's in the passenger seat, she has a tendency to paw at me, and so I've taken to holding her hand many times while we drive. So if you're ever on the Central Coast of California and see some gray-haired old fart driving along holding his dog's hand, wave and say hello. I'm Dr. Kevin Toman Toman. I run www.HelpingPetsLiveLonger.com. And I will help you if I can. If you have a question about your pet's health or their longevity, drop a message into the comments below or sign up for our free Longevity Strategy Session by using the link in the comments as well. We are all in this together, and I will help your pet live their longest and best life.