Where your #dog lives can impact their health, and understanding these patterns helps us discover which environmental factors may influence health and aging in our canine companions. 🐾⚛️
📖Learn more by reading our #ScientificResults blog post: dogagingproject.org/scientific-r...
#doghealth
From beloved pets to breakthrough science 🐶💡 60 Minutes features CSU’s work with the Dog Aging Project, revealing how studying aging dogs could improve cognitive health for dogs—and people.
➡️Read the full article here: source.colostate.edu/60-minutes-s...
#CanineCognition #AgingResearch
A golden retriever, a black Labrador, and a white Labrador sit in front of a table with "Dog Aging Project" logo.
A dog sits in front of a table with a banner that says "Dog Aging Project" and "healthier lives. Together." A person stands behind the table.
A blue merle Australian Shepherd lies on a blue surface in front of a banner that reads "Dog Aging Project".
Three people stand behind a table with a black tablecloth that reads "Dog Aging Project" and a slogan about longer, healthier lives. Several items are displayed on the table, including a plush animal and brochures.
Huge thanks to PAWS in the Park for having us on Saturday! We loved sharing information about our canine #longitudinalstudy and clinical trial, #TRIAD.
🐾It was a great day meeting lots of new friends and potential pack members - learn more and join us at dogagingproject.org
Two women (Brynn on the left and Stephanie on the right) stand in front of a projector screen displaying pictures of dogs with the word "Questions?"
A woman (Brynn) points to a projection screen displaying bar graphs in a lecture hall with an audience seated in front of her. Snacks are laid out on a table in the foreground.
A presenter (Stephanie) stands at a podium pointing to a flowchart on a projector screen in a conference room where an audience is seated.
We're proud of our team! 🎉Brynn and Stephanie presented their research on the Dog Aging Project at the #TAMUVetMed Small Animal Seminar Series.
⚛️ Don't miss our #ScientificResults series to discover more about our innovative research: dogagingproject.org/blog/category/scientific-results
#doghealth
Blog Post Graphic for our Scientific Results: Dogs and humans share biomarkers of mortality with an image of A family sits on a bench outdoors with their small, fluffy dog. The dog is held by the person in the center, who is wearing glasses and a striped shirt. A person in a purple shirt is to the left, and a child in a purple top is to the right. With text that reads, Dog Aging Project researchers wanted to know if molecules measured in blood samples from pet dogs could be used to predict the risk of death as the dogs age. They focused on metabolites, which are small molecules in the blood that reflect how the body is working. Not only was the answer a resounding ‘yes’, but when they sat down to compare these canine risk factors to... Read the full blog post at: dogagingproject.org/blog
Dogs have a lot to teach us about ourselves. Dogs and people have been living together for millennia, and yet it was still surprising when the Dog Aging Project team identified the same fingerprint of aging in blood samples of dogs and humans.
🐾Learn more here: dogagingproject.org/dogs-and-hum...
A happy dog wearing a black harness sits on the grass next to a smiling person wearing sunglasses and a light blue T-shirt.
#TAMUVetMed and #DogAgingProject "uncovered emotional patterns that could shape future conversations in veterinary care."
🐾 Discover our research that provides insights into how pet owners experience loss: tx.ag/1SV2KJS
#TAMU #AggieResearch #TAMUScience
A person in pink scrubs hugs a light brown dog. They are sitting on a carpeted floor in front of a red display board decorated with paw prints and photos.
Happy National Hug Your Dog Day!💕Show some love by giving your adorable furry friend a big hug!
🐾If you haven’t become a part of the Dog Aging Pack yet, we’d love for you to join us at dogagingproject.org. Let’s celebrate our pups together!
A decorative image of a light-colored pit bulldog with its tongue out sits on a wooden surface in front of a blurred background of green trees with text that reads, "Congrats Lulah, TRIAD Graduate." Find out if your dog is eligible for TRIAD: dogagingproject.org/triad
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
Graphic for What motivates Researchers article by Brooke Garcia; Published March 23, 2026. With an image of five people stand together in a modern building with stairs in the background. From left to right, they are wearing scrubs, a grey t-shirt, a maroon shirt, a tan button-down shirt, and a blue blouse. (Left to right: Stephanie McGrath, Evan MacLean, Matt Kaeberlein, C. Dirk Keene and Julie Moreno shared their groundbreaking work on 60 Minutes. Photography by John Cline. With the following text Viewers of the news program 60 Minutes had a glimpse on Sunday into the groundbreaking work of CSU researchers participating in the Dog Aging Project. We sat down for a Q&A with the researchers featured in the segment to learn more about their work, what inspires them, and what they hope this research will mean for dogs and people. Check out this article at https://source.colostate.edu/dog-aging-project.
What motivates researchers? ⚛️Dive into the intriguing article from Colorado State University to learn more about our team's work, what inspires them, and what they hope their research will mean for dogs and people.
🐾Read the full article here: source.colostate.edu/dog-aging-pr...
A black dog wearing bunny ears with a hot pink bandana in front of a silver shiny backdrop with Easter eggs.
Nothing says Easter like a fresh pair of bunny ears! 🐰Hoppy Easter from all of us here at the Dog Aging Project!
🐾Join the Dog Aging Pack if you haven't already at dogagingproject.org!
: Upcoming Activity graphic with the following text: April 1st - Measurement & Mobility Activities (M&M) will be rolled out with icons of measuring tape (measuring your dog), an icon of a dog mid jog (jog & run activity), and an icon of a dog running up the stairs (stair climb activity). Note: You will have 40 days to complete any task, activity, or survey in your DAP personal portal with a calendar icon. Activity not right for you or your pup? That’s okay! At-home activities are not required for participation. Whether you complete an activity or opt out through your portal, you’re contributing valuable information to the study. You’ll also be invited again next year in case things have changed
Graphic of our Reminder of Measurement & Mobility Resources. With text that reads, ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DAP PACK MEMBERS. Note: All the instructions will be in your DAP personal portal, and we also have additional resources available for you to explore. With a screenshot of a video, our Measurement & Mobility Activities Overview on our YouTube Channel, and our FAQs on M&M. Reminder: Tasks/activities are not mandatory for project participation. We do ask that the Annual Follow-Up Survey be completed every year, as it is the foundation of our research.
Graphic of our DAP Resource for DAP Pack Members with a screenshot of our DAP Pack Annual Task Calendar document with text that reads, Get it Today! Download it from our Project Resources Page: dogagingproject.org/project-resources. Under the Project Background section
Hey, DAP Pack! The Measurement & Mobility Activities are back, and we're rolling them out throughout the month of April. Check your DAP portal—activities are optional.
🐾Download our Annual Task Calendar: tinyurl.com/DAPtaskCalen...
📽️Watch the Overview: tinyurl.com/MM-Activities
"Two recent studies from the Dog Aging Project are shedding new light on how dog owners experience the loss of a beloved companion — and how veterinarians can better support families during the end-of-life process."
➡️ Read more here: bit.ly/3NotJoh
A smiling person walks a small white dog on a leash through a grassy area with trees in the background.
Happy Take A Walk In The Park Day! Whether you and your dog are up for an adventurous hike or just a stroll around the block, take some time to enjoy the great outdoors together!
🐾Learn more about the #DogAgingProject and share your doggo's unique experience at dogagingproject.org!
Pack Spotlight of Pack Member Harper, a brown terrier-type dog with its tongue out is sitting in a vehicle, looking directly at the camera. The background shows a beach and a light-colored sky. Text below reads Pack Member #7,006 - join the pack at dogagingproject.org
Want to help dogs live longer, healthier lives? Join the Dog Aging Project Pack at dogagingproject.org!
🐾Together, we can help dogs live longer, healthier lives.
#PackSpotlight #Dogs #CommunityScience
A headshot of Blaise Mariner, PhD, featured in "Scientist Spotlight" EP27 by The Alliance for Longevity Initiatives. This week on A4LI's Scientist Spotlight, we speak with Dr. Blaise Mariner, a research scientist and engineer affiliated with the Snyder-Mackler Lab and the Dog Aging Project, on a background in paw prints.
We're proud of our team! 🎉Blaise is on the A4LI's Scientist Spotlight. 🎙️ Check out the episode to learn more about the questions driving his #research, and how large-scale datasets are helping uncover the molecular signatures of #aging.
🎧Listen here: a4li.org/podcast/scie...
Graphic of the #TheGreatestWish Photo Spotlights with a collage of eleven different dog photos framed in polaroids, and at the bottom it reads The Greatest Wish: “I Want My Dog to Live Longer” by Curtis Salgado and TRIAD Clinical Trial. Plus, an icon of a dog howling near a microphone wearing a purple bandana with the TRIAD logo.
We’re thrilled with the response to #TheGreatestWish Photo Challenge! ❤️Thank you to everyone who participated, and a special shoutout to Curtis Salgado and his team for helping amplify our mission in such a meaningful way.
🐾Learn more in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/dogagingproj...
Graphic of We’re Hiring a Communications Student Assistant. Apply today for DAP student employment at dogagingproject.org/careers. Or at employees.tamu.edu/jobsforaggies (JOB ID: 402413). For more information, contact us at team@dogaingproject.org with a picture of a fluffy dog wearing glasses on a Dog Aging Project Laptop.
Are you a Texas A&M Communications student? The Dog Aging Project is hiring a Communications Student Assistant!
🐾If you or someone you know is interested in joining the most ambitious canine study of its kind, apply today: dogagingproject.org/careers
We are incredibly proud of our team! The Dog Aging Project was featured on 60 Minutes, showcasing our dementia research in #dogs.
Check out the episode here: www.cbsnews.com/news/longer-...
#DogAgingProject
The @dogagingproject.bsky.social team is so grateful to 60 Minutes and #andersoncooper for sharing our work on #dementia in #dogs. You can watch it on your local affiliate tonight, or later on YouTube.
www.cbsnews.com/news/longer-...
A graphic that highlights and summarizes the Dog Aging Project publication, "Dogs and humans share biomarkers of mortality," authored by Benjamin R. Harrison, PhD, the DAP Consortium, and colleagues. Figure 3 illustrates key findings: Part A presents a correlation matrix of aging studies, featuring scatter and density plots for both human and canine data. Part B displays a scatter plot comparing human and dog hazard ratios (HR), with most data points clustering near 1.0 on both axes. A portion of the abstract is provided; the full publication is available at academic.oup.com.
Our study shows that dogs and humans share measurable biomarkers of mortality, revealing significant parallels in aging biology. These results reinforce the role of companion animals as models for understanding human longevity.
➡️Read the full paper: academic.oup.com/biomedgeront...
A shaggy black-and-gray dog wearing a black bandana with the "Dog Aging Project" logo lies on a wooden floor. Photo highlight from @rocky.theaussiedood (Instagram)
The #DogAgingProject is an innovative initiative that brings together a community of dogs, owners, veterinarians, researchers, & volunteers to carry out the most ambitious canine health study in the world
🐾Learn more & share your dog's unique story: dogagingproject.org
📷 rocky.theaussiedood (on IG)
A small dog with tan fur wears green shamrock-shaped glasses and a black-and-green buffalo plaid bandana. (McQueen – Pack Member #36,931)
Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Here's to an unforgettable day filled with joy and a treasure trove of luck on #StPatricksDay!
🐾Learn more about the #DogAgingProject and share your doggo's unique experience at dogagingproject.org!
In this new study, @dogagingproject.bsky.social identified overlapping metabolites linked to a subset of dogs and human mortality, supporting dogs as a compelling model for studying human aging. doi.org/10.1093/gero... @academic.oup.com
"The small molecules that predict dog mortality also forecast human lifespan, strengthening dogs as aging models."
➡ Check out this article from #UWMedicine to learn about our recent findings: newsroom.uw.edu/news-release...
#DogAgingProject #AgingResearch #LongevityScience
"Kippi has been by my side through every high and low, asking for nothing but a scratch behind the ears and a place by my feet.” ~Kinta
Kippi has been part of the Dog Aging Project for nearly a decade, helping our researchers better understand canine aging. Thank you, Kippi! ❤️
The Fur Real Podcast cover art features a dog wearing a Dog Aging Project bandana and a smiling woman in scrubs, with the "The Fur Real Podcast" logo and "Dr. Brynn Franks" as a guest.
We're proud of our team! Dr. Brynn Franks is featured on The Fur Real Podcast 🎙️, discussing the biology of aging in dogs, longevity, and how research from the #DogAgingProject could transform veterinary medicine in the future.
🎧Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5EA9...
A decorative image of a shaggy, dark-haired dog with a TRIAD Graduate purple bandana and a plush toy rests on a gray mat with text that reads, "Congrats Murphy, TRIAD Graduate." Find out if your dog is eligible for TRIAD: dogagingproject.org/triad
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
Blog Post graphic featuring a fluffy brown dog with its mouth open, walking towards the camera on a dirt path lined with trees. Text read: Scientific Results: Protein Catabolites as Blood-Based Biomarkers of Aging Physiology: Findings from the Dog Aging Project. The Dog Aging Project is working to understand how and why dogs age. By studying genetics, environment, and biology, researchers hope to learn what affects healthy aging in dogs. One area of interest is the identification of aging biomarkers, which are measurements that can be made across the life of a dog that reflect their aging. Read the full blog post at: dogagingproject.org/blog
"Every dog owner has seen the aging process happen in the many ways their dog changes as they grow older. This study gives us a window into the changes that are impossible to see, those inside the bloodstream."
🐾Read our blog to learn more: dogagingproject.org/scientific-r...
#doghealth
A dog wearing a Dog Aging Project bandana sits in front of a display board with pictures, plants, and paw prints.
The #DogAgingProject is a community of volunteers and researchers that's united by a shared love for #dogs and committed to helping dogs and humans live longer, healthier lives together.
🐾Learn more at dogagingproject.org and check if your dog is eligible for TRIAD: dogagingproject.org/triad
Check out the Veterinary Vertex Podcast to hear Drs. Janice O'Brien and Audrey Ruple, researchers from the Dog Aging Project, discuss how common supplement use is among dogs enrolled in the project: youtu.be/kyqkwPa9VOk?...
#doghealth #vetmed
