MEDIUM BREED · United Kingdom
Border Collie: the longevity-pill brief
Border Collies are renowned for their remarkable intelligence and agility
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veterinaryHeart murmurs in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are nearly universal by age 10 — early echocardiograms save years.
dietEven mild caloric restriction (about 25%) extended median lifespan by roughly 2 years in a landmark Labrador study.
pharmacologyDogs metabolize medications via different cytochrome P450 isoforms than humans — every longevity dose has to be species-specific from day one.
behaviorDogs that sleep more than 14 hours per day after age 8 may be experiencing early cognitive dysfunction syndrome.
preventiveDental disease in dogs is linked to systemic inflammation and shorter lifespan — brushing may matter more than the trendiest supplement.
Origin
United Kingdom
Median lifespan
14 years
Size class
medium
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- Q1.What dietary adjustments can help maintain my Border Collie's health as they age?
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