Science of Stay

Pet Longevity Institute

Science of Stay is a podcast from the Pet Longevity Institute, exploring the latest research on how our pets can live longer, healthier lives. Each episode, host Dr Mia Cobb sits down with a scientist, vet or founder working at the frontier of pet health and asks the questions that matter: what do we actually know, what don't we know yet, and what does it mean for the animals in your care right now? From epigenetics and nutrition to welfare science and veterinary access, Science of Stay translates cutting-edge research into practical insights for pet guardians, vets and researchers alike. Follow wherever you listen. Pet Longevity Institute: https://www.petlongevityinstitute.org/ Dr Mia Cobb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miacobb

Episodes

  1. 12 Oct

    Getting ahead: understanding your pet’s biology over time

    Most health problems in pets don't appear overnight. The signs are there, often months or years before a diagnosis, and owners often notice them without knowing what they mean. In this episode, Dr Mia Cobb speaks with Paloma Newton, co-founder and CEO of Elita, the world's first longevity platform for pets powered by biology. Paloma came to preventive pet health when her own dog Edgar, a Cocker Spaniel cross Golden Retriever, was flagged for health risks before they'd developed. They explore what personalised, biology-led care actually looks like in practice, why owners already know more about their pets than they think, and how the tools being built right now could change what early intervention means for dogs and cats. Paloma Newton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paloma-newton Elita: https://www.elita.pet/ Dr Mia Cobb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miacobb Pet Longevity Institute: https://www.petlongevityinstitute.org/

    Getting ahead: understanding your pet’s biology over time

  2. 28 Sept

    Food as medicine: whole food nutrition and healthspan

    Most of us don’t just want more years for our pets – we want more good ones. That difference, between lifespan and healthspan, is where the science of pet longevity is heading. In this episode, Dr Mia Cobb speaks with Dr Matthew Muir, integrative veterinarian, co-founder of Lyka and member of the PLI Scientific Advisory Board. Matt came to this field through emergency practice, watching the same preventable conditions cycle through again and again. Together, they explore what healthspan actually means, why whole food nutrition is one of the most powerful and underused tools in veterinary practice, and what owners and vets can do right now to start shifting the dial. Dr Matthew Muir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-matthew-j-muir Matt’s Clinic: https://www.allnaturalvetcare.com/ Lyka: https://lyka.com.au/ Dr Mia Cobb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miacobb Pet Longevity Institute: https://www.petlongevityinstitute.org/

    Food as medicine: whole food nutrition and healthspan

  3. 14 Sept

    The equity gap in pet health care

    Every pet deserves good care. But in practice, access to veterinary support is shaped by finances, geography, workforce shortages and social barriers that have nothing to do with how much someone loves their animal. In this episode, Dr Mia Cobb speaks with Dr Simone Maher, Chief Veterinary Officer at PetSure and co-founder of PetSafetyNet, a program giving people facing financial hardship access to free round-the-clock vet advice and subsidised urgent care. They explore what equitable veterinary care actually looks like, how the concept of "gold standard" treatment can sometimes get in the way, and why access to care is ultimately a community issue, not a clinical one. Dr Simone Maher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-simone-maher PetSafetyNet: https://petsafetynet.com.au/ Dr Mia Cobb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miacobb Pet Longevity Institute: https://www.petlongevityinstitute.org/

    The equity gap in pet health care

  4. 26 Aug

    How old is your pet, really?

    How old is your pet, really? Not their birthday age, but their biological age. The answer could tangibly change how you care for them. In this episode, Dr Mia Cobb speaks with Dr Andria Beal, founder and CEO of EpiPaws, who began her career estimating the age of wild dolphins from a skin sample and has since brought that same epigenetic science to cats and dogs. Together, they explore what DNA methylation can reveal about how your pet is aging, why a baseline sample matters more than most people realise, and what early detection could mean for the future of pet health. Dr Andria Beal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andria-beal EpiPaws: https://www.epipaws.com/ Dr Mia Cobb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miacobb Pet Longevity Institute: https://www.petlongevityinstitute.org/

    How old is your pet, really?
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About

Science of Stay is a podcast from the Pet Longevity Institute, exploring the latest research on how our pets can live longer, healthier lives. Each episode, host Dr Mia Cobb sits down with a scientist, vet or founder working at the frontier of pet health and asks the questions that matter: what do we actually know, what don't we know yet, and what does it mean for the animals in your care right now? From epigenetics and nutrition to welfare science and veterinary access, Science of Stay translates cutting-edge research into practical insights for pet guardians, vets and researchers alike. Follow wherever you listen. Pet Longevity Institute: https://www.petlongevityinstitute.org/ Dr Mia Cobb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miacobb

Information

  • Creator
    Pet Longevity Institute
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pet Longevity Institute 2026
  • Show Website
    Science of Stay