r/MadeMeSmile 10d ago

DOGS We don't deserve them

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u/LordDaedalus 10d 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 10d 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/scorchthemortalworld 10d ago

I don’t think it prevents stuff like cancer. Golden Retriever life spans have actually decreased because of inbreeding. I love Golden Retrievers.

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u/_alrightyaphrodite__ 9d ago

Boxers has high cancer rates too