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Dog Aging Project
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We are enrolling tens of thousands of dogs in a ten-year study to unlock the secrets of healthy #aging in #dogs. Join us!
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Dog Aging Project @dogagingproject.bsky.social · Dec 13
The #DogAgingProject is recruiting #dogs to participate in the largest #canine health study ever conducted. This is an opportunity to be part of a research project that can dramatically extend what we know about health & aging in our dogs. 🐾 Join us dogagingproject.org
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The Dog Aging Project is recruiting dogs to participate in the largest canine health study ever conducted. This is an opportunity to be part of a research project…
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Together, we can give them the time and health they deserve.

🎁 Give the Gift of Time: buff.ly/Jy3IBjm
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December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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May your holiday season be filled with dogs and the joy they bring! ❤️ From our pack to yours, Happy Holidays! 🎄

🐾Join the Dog Aging Pack if you haven't already at dogagingproject.org
A tan dog sits wearing a red and black plaid Santa hat with a white pompom. (Bullet – Dogs of the Office) A dog wearing a red and black hat sits next to a white Christmas tree decorated with ornaments. (River – Dogs of the Office)
December 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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May your holiday season be filled with dogs and all the joy they bring! 🐶 Here's a friendly reminder to help protect our furry best friends when wrapping and opening presents. 🎁

🐾Stay tuned for more quick tips & join us at dogagingproject.org!
A holiday safety graphic with examples of chocking hazards for pets (Ribbons, String, Bows, Etc) with the following message: SAFE CELEBRATING FOR OUR FURRY FRIENDS. For our four-legged family members that have stayed off Santa’s naughty list, gifts for those good boys and girls are a fun way to include them in holiday festivities! But please remember to keep ribbons, string, and other ingestible material out of their reach. Items like these can get stuck in our pets’ intestines.
December 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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'Tis the season for some holiday photo shoots with our adorable office dogs! Stay tuned for more festive fun that’s sure to bring a smile!

#dogsoftheoffice #holidayspirit
December 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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It's the Pawlidays, and we wish you a wonderful time with your loved ones! To keep our furry friends safe this season, here are some friendly reminders and tips to protect them around the 🎄.

🐾 Stay tuned for more quick tips, and visit us at dogagingproject.org!
A holiday safety graphic for pets with a Christmas tree in the middle, a happy pair of animals on the left (cat and dog), and a sad dog on the right with an ice pack on its head. With the following message: Safe celebrating for our furry friends. Dogs and cats should also be kept from drinking Christmas tree water treated with preservatives. It is common for Christmas tree preservatives to contain fertilizer and dextrose, which can cause mild vomiting and diarrhea.
December 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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We’re proud of our team! 🐾Daniel Promislow recently joined CBC’s The Current with Matt Galloway to discuss the #DogAgingProject and how studying dogs can provide valuable insights into human aging.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here:
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#AgingResearch
December 19, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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It's the holiday season, and we hope you all have a pawsitively amazing one! So, here's a friendly reminder to help protect our furry best friends from some holiday greenery.

🐾Stay tuned for more quick tips, and join us at dogagingproject.org!

#holidaysafety
Holiday Safety Graphic that includes images of poinsettias, Christmas cactus, and holly plant with the following text: Safe celebrating for our furry friends. Poinsettias, Christmas cactus, and holly are beautiful additions to holiday decor, but we recommend keeping these plants out of reach of dogs and cats. If ingested, they have the potential to cause vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, there are reports of Christmas cactus and holly consumption causing a loss of appetite, and poinsettias could cause ataxia (poor muscle control) in cats.
December 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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“The entire process of being enrolled in the study and everyone connected with it was wonderful and so informative."

🐾We're still enrolling! Learn more about our clinical study, TRIAD: dogagingproject.org/triad

#QOTD #TRIAD #DogAgingProject
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December 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Understanding GDV risk factors helps veterinarians and owners take preventive steps—such as monitoring high-risk breeds and considering prophylactic gastropexy.

📚 Learn more by checking out our publication: jav.ma/gdv2
Graphic of JAVMA Publication on Gastric dilatation-volvulus is associated with Poodle breeds, increased body size, and male sex, but not primary diet type or anxiety in the Dog Aging Project cohort with an image of a black poodle in a green yard.
December 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Interested in metabolomics/systems biology and aging in Drosophila? We have a post-doc opening! And of course, there will be plenty of opportunities for side projects on the @dogagingproject.bsky.social. 🐶
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December 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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"This study explored what dog owners like to cook up for their furry friends at home. We were curious about the ingredients they choose and whether those meals provide the essential nutrients that keep our pups healthy and happy."

🐾 Learn what we found: dogagingproject.org/scientific-r...
Graphic of our Scientific Results: Findings from the Dog Aging Project: home-prepared diets for companion dogs feature diverse ingredients, and few are nutritionally complete. This study explored what dog owners like to cook up for their furry friends at home. We were curious about the ingredients they choose and whether those meals provide the essential nutrients that keep our pups healthy and happy. With a picture of a dog eating out of a purple bowl. Read the full blog post at: dogagingproject.org/blog
December 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Check out the Veterinary Vertex Podcast to hear from our Dog Aging Project researchers, Drs. Janice O'Brien and Audrey Ruple discuss how home-prepared diets for companion dogs feature diverse ingredients, and few are nutritionally complete: youtu.be/Q3m8cA-owIU?...
December 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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"Over the last two decades, homemade diets have seen a rise in popularity among dog owners."

Learn more about homemade dog meals, what veterinarians recommend, and explore our findings: stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/11...

#TAMUVetMed #VaMdVetMed
Most homemade dog diets lack nutrients, Texas A&M study finds
New research from the Dog Aging Project reveals that only 6% of homemade dog food recipes meet essential nutritional requirements.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Our top trending #AJVR article last month was "Findings from The Dog Aging Project: home-prepared diets for companion dogs feature diverse ingredients, and few are nutritionally complete": doi.org/10.2460/ajvr... @dogagingproject.bsky.social
ajvroa.bsky.social American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · Aug 28
Veterinarians collecting diet history information should take care to fully examine the home-prepared diets reported by owners and use a variety of tools to assist owners in the selection of a maintenance diet. Open access article: jav.ma/nutrition1 @dogagingproject.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Happy International Day of Veterinary Medicine! Celebrate with us as we recognize the importance of #VetMed & the amazing work veterinarians do! 🐶❤

🐾The Dog Aging Project is a nationwide collaborative effort, and we're #proudofourteam! Learn more: dogagingproject.org

#veterinarymedicine
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December 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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“Life is a series of dogs.” – George Carlin.

If your Pack member is no longer a part of your household for any reason, you now have the opportunity to enroll a subsequent dog in the Dog Aging Project longitudinal observational study. 🐾 Learn more here: dogagingproject.org/life-is-a-se...
“Life is a series of dogs.” – George Carlin - Dog Aging Project
We’ve got some exciting news! If your Pack member is no longer a part of your household for any reason, you now have the opportunity to enroll a subsequent dog in the Dog Aging Project longitudinal ob...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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The TRIAD clinical trial is enrolling #seniordogs nationwide. 🐶 Together, we can help dogs live longer, healthier lives. 🐾 Learn more at dogagingproject.org/triad

#seniordog #olderdogs #dogagingproject
December 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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We're proud of our team! Courntey Sextion is on the Lab Rats Podcast! Listen to Episode 3, The Impact of Loss on Cognitive Health in Aging Dogs - to learn more about her research with the Dog Aging Project!

🎧 Listen now: youtu.be/FhMSM0lQ8uY?...

#doghealth #dogscience
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Exciting news from the TRIAD cohort! 🎉 We’re celebrating another graduate from our clinical trial study! 🐶🎓

Want to help dogs live longer, healthier lives?
🐾 Discover if your doggo is eligible for TRIAD: dogagingproject.org/triad

#TRIAD #DogGrad #Dogs
December 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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“Together, we can create a world where every dog lives longer, happier lives with the people who love them.” - @dogaginginst.bsky.social

🐾Become part of a passionate community by joining us at dogagingproject.org.

🔍Find out how you can make a difference at dogaginginstitute.org

#GivingTuesday
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December 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Supplements aren’t one-size-fits-all for dogs—especially seniors. 🐶 Veterinary teams can help owners make informed choices. Explore more: jav.ma/supplement

#PetHealth #VeterinaryCare #SeniorDogs
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December 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Our top trending #AJVR article last week was "Supplement use is common in Dog Aging Project participants, especially among dogs with orthopedic conditions, and varies by life stage: doi.org/10.2460/ajvr... @dogagingproject.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Thanksgiving Edition: Our office dogs picked their favorite between sweet and savory dog toys. 🦃🥧

🐾 Join the Dog Aging Project Pack at dogagingproject.org

#OfficeFun #DogsOfTheOffice #Thanksgiving
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving! We're #thankful for all our amazing Pack Members!

Thank you all for being thoughtful about your participation and for your enthusiasm about the project. We couldn't do this without you!

🐾Together, we can help #dogs live longer, healthier lives.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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🌟 A HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing TRIAD participants! 🎉 Over 35 dogs have completed the study, with nearly 200 still enrolled!

We’re looking for more dedicated volunteers to join this exciting journey! 🐶 Is your #dog eligible? Find out here: dogagingproject.org/triad
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November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM