The Dog Longevity Podcast

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The Dog Longevity Podcast is the definitive show for dog parents who want their dogs to live longer, healthier, happier lives. Hosted by Dr David Haworth, the podcast explores the future of canine health through the lens of Medicine 3.0 - moving away from reactive, symptom-led care and toward prevention, vitality and longevity. Each episode brings together world-class experts, scientists, veterinarians, authors, pioneering founders, passionate pet parents, and even some extraordinary dogs, to unpack what really matters when it comes to lifelong canine wellbeing.

Episodes

  1. FEB 11

    The Human-Dog Bond Explained: How It Impacts Dog Health and Longevity

    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 — Intro 01:00 — The Human-Dog Bond Today 03:10 — From Pet Owner to Pet Parent 06:00 — Behaviour Drives Health Decisions 08:45 — Truth, Trust, and Dog Health 11:20 — Prevention vs Reactive Care 14:00 — How Our Bond Has Changed 17:10 — Why Dogs Feel Like Family 20:10 — Wanting More Time Together 23:30 — What Dogs Teach Us About Health 26:10 — Studying Ageing Through Dogs 29:00 — The Promise of Longevity Science 31:40 — Early Detection and Actionable Care 34:10 — Cancer, Ageing, and Reality 37:20 — Innovation in Dog Health 39:10 — Navigating Health Information 41:00 — Stories That Changed Perspectives 43:30 — Final Reflections on the Bond

    44 min

  2. JAN 28

    The Data Already Exists to Help Dogs Live Longer - We’re Just Not Using It

    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 Gardner Chapters: 0:00 Why Dog Health Data Matters More Than Ever 2:14 Why Most Vets Don’t See the Full Picture 5:01 The Hidden Power of Dog Insurance Data 8:12 Why Breed Data Changes Everything 11:04 Predicting Dog Health Before Symptoms Appear 14:36 What “Digital Twins” Really Mean for Dogs 18:02 Why Owner Behaviour Impacts Dog Lifespan 21:47 Why Most Dog Health Decisions Are Human Decisions 25:10 The Problem With Modern Veterinary Data 28:34 Can Data Actually Add Years to a Dog’s Life 32:06 Where Dog Health Is Headed Next

    47 min

  3. JAN 14

    How AI Could Help Dogs Live Longer, Healthier Lives

    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=ZcWsjlGPPFQ Lenny's Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/ Sublime: https://sublime.app/ Chapters: 0:00 Why Veterinary Medicine Is About to Change 2:12 The Real Problem With Vet Medical Records 5:04 Why Vets Are Overwhelmed by Data 8:01 How AI Changes Decision Making in Clinics 11:22 The Shift From Vet Authority to Owner Advocacy 14:46 Why PDFs and Legacy Systems Are Holding Care Back 18:09 Digital Twins Explained (Without the Hype) 21:37 How AI Can Drive Better Behaviour, Not Just Insights 25:08 Why Most Clinics Aren’t Ready for This Shift 28:31 What the Future Vet Experience Could Look Like 32:02 Final Thoughts on Trust, AI, and Dog Health

    46 min

  4. JAN 14

    Raw vs Kibble vs Fresh Food: Dog Nutritionist Breaks Down What’s Actually Best for Dogs

    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 Matters 2:03 Why Dog Nutrition Is So Confusing 4:41 How Dog Food Trends Really Start 7:18 Raw Diets: Benefits, Risks, and Misconceptions 10:36 Kibble: Why It’s Not as Bad as People Think 13:52 Fresh Food Diets Explained 17:04 The Biggest Dog Feeding Mistake Owners Make 20:11 Why Weight Matters More Than Food Type 23:26 The One Proven Way to Extend a Dog’s Life 26:58 Supplements, Add-Ons, and Overcomplication 30:14 What Dog Owners Should Actually Focus On 33:02 Final Advice for Feeding Dogs Long Term

    42 min
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The Dog Longevity Podcast is the definitive show for dog parents who want their dogs to live longer, healthier, happier lives. Hosted by Dr David Haworth, the podcast explores the future of canine health through the lens of Medicine 3.0 - moving away from reactive, symptom-led care and toward prevention, vitality and longevity. Each episode brings together world-class experts, scientists, veterinarians, authors, pioneering founders, passionate pet parents, and even some extraordinary dogs, to unpack what really matters when it comes to lifelong canine wellbeing.

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