Inside the emerging science of healthspan extension for pets ^63%

New Scientist - 6/16/2026, 4:53 AM

Appeal to Emotion 30.9% - Appeal to Authority 22.3% - Hasty Generalization 21.6%

All of us who own a pet ideally want our beloved four-paws to live forever. Sadly, this kind of life extension is the stuff of science fiction. But we are increasingly in reach of the next best thing: extending the number of years our pets live their best lives, happy, active and full of vitality. Until recently, a major goal of... more