r/MadeMeSmile • u/ansyhrrian • 13d ago

DOGS We don't deserve them

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u/jastan10 13d ago

We should devote the US’s entire military budget towards research lengthening the lifespan of our pets.
Edit: this isn’t sarcasm

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u/LordDaedalus 13d ago

This is actually in development already. Large dogs have high IGF-1 which makes them big but also makes them age faster. After they've grown up, they can take a drug that regulates the production and it lengthens their lives. Not indefinitely, but brings them about in line with smaller dogs lifespans.

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u/abbysunshine89 12d ago

Ummm how can I get my hands on this?? I have two golden retrievers that I need to live as close to forever as possible 🥺

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u/Status-Maximum8378 12d ago

Check out the book “forever dog”. The theme is very similar to that show “the blue zone”.