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did you know that our furry friends are
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living longer than ever before what's
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behind this canine fountain of youth
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dogs like humans are experiencing longer
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lifespans these days it's not just a
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feeling it's a fact backed by data the
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average lifespan of our canine
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companions has significantly increased
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over recent decades this remarkable
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change is due to various factors these
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factors include improved diets advanced
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veterinary care and a shift in how we
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view and treat our pets they're no
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longer just animals they're cherished
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family members but what about the
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age-old debate do muts live longer than
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purebreds the answer is yes but it's not
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as simple as it sounds muts tend to have
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better genetic diversity which can
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protect them from breed specific health
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issues however the difference in
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lifespan is generally only about a year
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interestingly studies show that female
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dogs tend to live slightly longer than
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males regardless of whether they're
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mixed breed or purebred let's look at
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some key factors contributing to longer
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dog lives first up better diets today's
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dog food options are a far cry from the
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generic kibble of the past we now have
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sciencebacked formulas tailored to age
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size breed and even specific health
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conditions next let's talk about
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veterinary advances procedures that were
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once risky are now routine and we have
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better treatments for conditions like
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cancer even something as simple as
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regular dental care can have a
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significant impact on a dog's overall
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health and longevity another gamecher in
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canine longevity is the rise of pet
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insurance it allows owners to say yes to
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life-saving treatments without the
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financial stress perhaps the biggest
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factor in dogs living longer is the
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cultural shift in how we view them
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they're not just pets anymore they're
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family we celebrate their birthdays buy
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them orthopedic beds and even worry
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about their mental health it's a far cry
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from how dogs were treated in previous
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generations so what does this mean for
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dog owners today it means we need to
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think long term about our furry friends
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health and happiness invest in their
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health early with regular checkups and
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preventive care plan financially whether
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through pet insurance or setting aside a
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emergencies feed them well with quality
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food tailored to their needs and most
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importantly love them hard they may be
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with us longer now but their lives are
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still precious and fleeting to recap
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dogs are living longer thanks to better
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diets advanced veterinary care and a
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shift in how we view them as family
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members muds tend to live slightly
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longer than purebreds and female dogs
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generally outlive males regardless of
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breed as dog owners we can support our
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pets longevity through proper nutrition
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regular vet checkups and considering pet
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insurance for unexpected health issues
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thank you for watching our exploration
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of how dogs are living longer loving
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longer lives we hope this information
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helps you give your furry friend the
