Episode Details

Pet longevity science is revealing how to help dogs and cats live up to 25% longer through a combination of advanced diagnostics, integrative care, and lifestyle changes most pet parents overlook. This conversation offers practical, evidence-based strategies to extend not just the years in your dog's life, but the quality of those years — especially for older pets facing cancer, chronic pain, or heart disease.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Why dental care is the single most important longevity strategy for small dogs and cats, and how dental disease can shorten lifespan by up to 15%

• The truth about glucosamine and chondroitin (they don't work), and which supplements are actually proven to reduce joint pain as effectively as prescription drugs

• How two longevity drugs — rapamycin and acarbose — are being used to extend life in dogs, and what the research shows about their effectiveness

• Why standard kibble may be setting the table for cancer, inflammation and other chronic health issues, and what to feed instead

• Simple lifestyle changes that reduce cumulative joint damage — from yoga mats in high-traffic areas to avoiding stairs

• How keeping your dog lean is the single most powerful thing you can do to extend their life, backed by a landmark study showing thin dogs lived nearly two years longer

• What signs of arthritis appear long before limping, and how to recognize pain your dog is hiding

A FAVOURITE MOMENT

"The thinner your pet is, the longer and less painful they will live." — Kevin

ABOUT DR. KEVIN TOMAN

Dr. Kevin Toman has been a veterinarian for 40 years, and for the last decade has specialized in pet longevity — helping dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives through veterinary care, advanced diagnostics, integrative therapies, and longevity science. His work focuses on older pets dealing with cancer, chronic pain, or heart disease. He lives on the coast of California, and his own health journey opened his eyes to the power of combining traditional veterinary medicine with herbal therapy, acupuncture, and evidence-based supplements.

CONNECT WITH DR. KEVIN TOMAN

Website: https://www.helpingpetslivelonger.com

Free 10-Minute Vet Call: https://www.freevetcall.com

YouTube & Instagram: @TheLongevityVet

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