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New Drug Could Extend the Lifespans of Giant Dog Breeds (gizmodo.com)

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New Drug Could Extend the Lifespans of Giant Dog Breeds::The drug, LOY-001, could be available to the public as soon as 2026.

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[-] Perhyte@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

According to Halioua’s post, breeding large dogs for their size caused elevated levels of IGF-1, a hormone that promotes cell growth. Though this hormone contributes to the animals’ great size, it also hastens their aging. LOY-001 reduces the levels of IGF-1 in large and giant dog breeds, extending healthy life spans.

Would that also cause them to grow to smaller sizes? (I suppose that may depend on whether this drug is administered before or after the dog is full-grown though)

[-] USSMojave@startrek.website 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

This drug will only be administered to dogs who are at least 7 years old and 40+ lbs

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