The Dog Longevity Podcast

Most dog owners feel closer to their dogs than ever before. Yet our approach to dog health hasn’t fully caught up with how deeply that bond has evolved.In this episode, we explore how the human-dog bond is reshaping expectations around care - from preventative health and longevity to how science, data, and behaviour change can help dogs live longer, healthier lives. We discuss why early signs of illness are often missed, how longevity research in dogs can benefit both pets and humans, and why turning insight into actionable care is the next critical step.Steve Kirton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjkirton/David Haworth: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-haworth/⁠PANIO: ⁠https://panio.io/⁠Steve's Recommendations:Mutual Rescue: https://mutualrescue.org/The Hidden Brain Episode: https://www.hiddenbrain.org/podcast/our-animal-instincts/Chapters:00:00 — Intro01:00 — The Human-Dog Bond Today03:10 — From Pet Owner to Pet Parent06:00 — Behaviour Drives Health Decisions08:45 — Truth, Trust, and Dog Health11:20 — Prevention vs Reactive Care14:00 — How Our Bond Has Changed17:10 — Why Dogs Feel Like Family20:10 — Wanting More Time Together23:30 — What Dogs Teach Us About Health26:10 — Studying Ageing Through Dogs29:00 — The Promise of Longevity Science31:40 — Early Detection and Actionable Care34:10 — Cancer, Ageing, and Reality37:20 — Innovation in Dog Health39:10 — Navigating Health Information41:00 — Stories That Changed Perspectives43:30 — Final Reflections on the Bond

Most dog owners want more time with their dog. Fewer realise that the data to improve a dog’s health and lifespan already exists, but is rarely used.In this episode, we explore how large scale dog health and insurance data can reveal patterns vets rarely see, helping predict disease risk, guide better decisions, and potentially extend a dog’s healthy years.Jules Benson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesbensonbvsc/David Haworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-haworth/PANIO: https://panio.io/Jules' Recommendations: Bertalan Meskó (Medical Futurist) It’s Never Long Enough — Mary GardnerChapters:0:00 Why Dog Health Data Matters More Than Ever2:14 Why Most Vets Don’t See the Full Picture5:01 The Hidden Power of Dog Insurance Data8:12 Why Breed Data Changes Everything11:04 Predicting Dog Health Before Symptoms Appear14:36 What “Digital Twins” Really Mean for Dogs18:02 Why Owner Behaviour Impacts Dog Lifespan21:47 Why Most Dog Health Decisions Are Human Decisions25:10 The Problem With Modern Veterinary Data28:34 Can Data Actually Add Years to a Dog’s Life32:06 Where Dog Health Is Headed Next

Veterinary medicine is sitting on a mountain of data — but most of it is still trapped in PDFs, siloed systems, and outdated workflows.In this episode, Adam Little and David Haworth explore how AI is starting to unlock that data and what it could mean for the future of dog longevity. They break down why veterinary clinics are struggling to keep up, how decision-making in care is beginning to shift, and why pet owners are becoming more informed — and more influential — than ever before.From broken medical records and fragmented histories to digital twins, predictive health, and behaviour change, this conversation looks at what’s genuinely coming next for dog health — and why the current veterinary system isn’t yet ready for it.If you care about helping dogs live longer, healthier lives — and understanding how AI will reshape veterinary medicine, trust, and care decisions — this episode will change how you think about the future of dog health.Adam Little: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-little-67b06435/David Haworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-haworth/PANIO: https://panio.io/Adam's Recommendations: Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcWsjlGPPFQLenny's Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/Sublime: https://sublime.app/Chapters:0:00 Why Veterinary Medicine Is About to Change2:12 The Real Problem With Vet Medical Records5:04 Why Vets Are Overwhelmed by Data8:01 How AI Changes Decision Making in Clinics11:22 The Shift From Vet Authority to Owner Advocacy14:46 Why PDFs and Legacy Systems Are Holding Care Back18:09 Digital Twins Explained (Without the Hype)21:37 How AI Can Drive Better Behaviour, Not Just Insights25:08 Why Most Clinics Aren’t Ready for This Shift28:31 What the Future Vet Experience Could Look Like32:02 Final Thoughts on Trust, AI, and Dog Health

Most dog owners want to feed their dog “the right way,” but nutrition advice is noisy, emotional, and often driven by trends.In this episode, veterinary nutritionist, Megan Sprinkle, breaks down raw, kibble, and fresh diets, what the science actually supports, and why body weight and consistency matter more than most food debates.Megan Sprinkle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-sprinkle-dvm/David Haworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-haworth/PANIO: https://panio.io/Megans Recommendations: Petfoodology Blog: https://sites.tufts.edu/petfoodology/ Chapters:0:00 Raw vs Kibble vs Fresh Food: What Actually Matters2:03 Why Dog Nutrition Is So Confusing4:41 How Dog Food Trends Really Start7:18 Raw Diets: Benefits, Risks, and Misconceptions10:36 Kibble: Why It’s Not as Bad as People Think13:52 Fresh Food Diets Explained17:04 The Biggest Dog Feeding Mistake Owners Make20:11 Why Weight Matters More Than Food Type23:26 The One Proven Way to Extend a Dog’s Life26:58 Supplements, Add-Ons, and Overcomplication30:14 What Dog Owners Should Actually Focus On33:02 Final Advice for Feeding Dogs Long Term