Pet Longevity Research

Caloric Restriction for Canine Healthspan & Longevity

Research spanning a landmark 14-year controlled study and over 50,000 companion dogs confirms that caloric restriction is the single most powerful longevity intervention available for dogs — keeping dogs lean extends median lifespan by up to 1.8 years and delays the onset of chronic disease by two full years. Dogs fed once daily show up to 59% lower odds of liver and pancreatic disorders and a measurable cognitive age advantage over more frequently fed peers. Yet with 65% of US dogs currently overweight and most owners unaware of it, the gap between what the science says and what happens in the food bowl remains the greatest unsolved challenge in canine longevity.