Scientific Results
Scientific Results: Lifetime prevalence of malignant and benign tumors in companion dogs
Published on September 8, 2022Cancer is a disease that affects both humans and our dogs. Many cancers share similar features in both species and the etiology (set of causes) and the treatment can be similar in our furry companions. The DAP Pack presents a unique opportunity for researchers to explore the reasons why cancers occur in order to help both species live longer, healthier lives together.
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Scientific Results: Living in a Disadvantaged Neighborhood is Associated with Reduced Dog-Walking
Published on September 6, 2022Who worked on this research? Where was it published? International Journal of Environmental Research and…
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Scientific Results: Development and evaluation of a survey instrument to assess veterinary medical record suitability for multi-center research studies
Published on August 23, 2022In this paper, we describe how the Dog Aging Project developed, assessed, and refined our veterinary electronic medical records (VEMR) evaluation process. Two sequential studies were completed to determine what screening criteria could be used to determine if an uploaded VEMR was both a true medical record and was suitable for research analysis.
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Scientific Results: Once-daily feeding is associated with better health in companion dogs
Published on June 14, 2022In this paper, we used data collected from the Dog Aging Project Pack to better understand the relationship between our dogs’ health and their diet—and specifically, how often they are fed each day. This work was motivated by data in laboratory rodents showing intermittent fasting can lead to better health and cognitive outcomes.
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