The Epigenetic Clock: How Lifestyle Choices Permanently Modify Your Dog’s Health

Most dog owners think about their dog’s age in years. But what if a dog’s biological age told us far more about their health? In this episode, we explore how epigenetics and biological age testing could transform preventative pet health. By analysing small changes in DNA, scientists are beginning to understand how fast a dog is truly aging - and whether they may be at risk of disease before symptoms appear. This emerging field of dog aging science could allow veterinarians and pet owners to intervene earlier, helping improve dog healthspan and longevity through smarter, preventative care. Andria Beal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andria-beal/ David Haworth: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-haworth/⁠ PANIO: ⁠https://panio.io/ EpiPaws: https://epipaws.com/ Andria Beal’s Recommendations: Peter Attia - Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity Chapters 00:00 – How Biological Age Differs from Chronological Age 01:10 – Why Dog Longevity Is About Healthspan, Not Just Lifespan 03:20 – What Epigenetics Reveals About Dog Aging 06:10 – Can a Cheek Swab Measure Your Dog’s Biological Age? 09:00 – Predicting Disease Risk Before Symptoms Appear 12:20 – How Epigenetics Could Transform Preventative Pet Health 16:00 – What Dog Aging Science Can Teach Us About Longevity 19:30 – Personalised Health Strategies for Dogs 22:30 – The Future of Predictive Veterinary Medicine 25:00 – How Early Intervention Could Extend Dog Healthspan -- Content is provided for general information only and does not constitute veterinary, medical or nutritional advice. It should not be used as a substitute for professional guidance tailored to your pet. Views expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of PANIO.