Dogtopia of Shelton is excited to announce our partnership with the Dog Aging Project!

What is the worst thing about dogs? Is it the chewing, the shedding, or the pulling on the leash? No, the worst thing is they just don’t live long enough. Anyone who has experienced the loss of a dog knows this all too well.

The Dog Aging Project is working to identify ways to help dogs live healthier and longer lives. This innovative initiative is led by scientists and veterinarians at the University of Washington and Texas A&M University, as well as partners at multiple Universities and private veterinary practices. The Project invites dogs of all ages, breeds, sizes, and health conditions to join. Enrolled dogs remain at home with their families throughout the study, and participants provide information through surveys and veterinary records.

Dogs that meet specific criteria may be invited to join additional research, including the Test of Rapamycin in Aging Dogs (TRIAD). Dogs age 7 or older or more than 44 pounds may qualify to enroll in the clinical trial, with sites located throughout the United States. Dogs that do not meet the clinical trial criteria or live too far from a test site are still needed for the general Dog Aging Project focused on understanding how genes, lifestyle, and environment influence aging.

You can enroll your dog at www.dogagingproject.org, or go to our website to learn more about the TRIAD clinical trial. You can also follow the Dog Aging Project on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, or TikTok(@dogagingproject). Visit the Dog Aging Project resources library to find flyers, social media posts, and more to help spread the word.