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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 20h

Don't Let the Wall Fall! Thanks to the generosity of our community, we've reached our initial goal 🎉, but we're setting new ones! ⭐️Filling every gap in the wall of #dogs strengthens the future of longevity research. 🐶

➡️ Let's keep the momentum going: givinggrid.com/dogaginginst

Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 2d

We're at 50% of our Goal! 🎉 Let's maintain this incredible momentum together! Join the
"Wall of Dogs" to elevate our community's work and make your #dog a star. 🐶🌟

➡️ Donate at givinggrid.com/dogaginginst and upload your favorite #dogphoto to help promote healthy aging for dogs.

Graphic of our fundraising update - we’re at 50% ($1,261) of our goal of $2,500, with a collage of photos of dogs on the giving grid. Help dogs live longer, healthier lives! Join the Wall of Dogs: givinggrid.com/dogaginginst - donate & upload your dog's photo.

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 2d

⭐️Join the "Wall of Dogs!" 🐶📸 Donate at givinggrid.com/dogaginginst and upload your favorite dog photo to help promote healthy aging for #dogs.

💙We launched this fun campaign to help raise money & awareness for our vital mission. #Support the cause & elevate our community’s work!

Join the 'Wall of Dogs' to elevate our community's work and make your dog a star with a collage of our donor dog photos from our giving grid fundraiser. Help dogs live longer, healthier lives! Join the Wall of Dogs: givinggrid.com/dogaginginst - donate & upload your dog's photo.

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 3d

The countdown begins!⏰You have 15 days left to join the #DogAgingInst Wall of Dogs! 🐶✨

➡️All you have to do is donate at givinggrid.com/dogaginginst and upload your favorite dog photo📷to help promote healthy aging for #dogs

#DogPhotos #SupportCanineAgingResearch #DogLovers

15 days to go with two Polaroid pictures of dogs. Help Dogs Live Longer, Healthier Lives! Join the Wall of Dogs: givinggrid.com/dogaginginst

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 4d

⭐️Join the "Wall of Dogs!" 🐶📸 Donate at givinggrid.com/dogaginginst and upload your favorite dog photo to help promote healthy aging for #dogs.

💙We launched this fun campaign to help raise money & awareness for our vital mission. #Support the cause & elevate our community’s work!

Wall of Dogs Spotlight with a pic of Donor’s Lee W and Levi’s dog smiling. Help Dogs Live Longer, Healthier Lives! Join the Wall of Dogs: givinggrid.com/dogaginginst

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 6d

The #DogAgingInst aims to enhance healthy #canineaging by promoting and funding ethical research on dog #aging, helping #dogs live healthier and longer lives.

🌟Join the "Wall of Dogs" to showcase our community's efforts and make your #dog a star: givinggrid.com/dogaginginst

Collage of dog photos in pollards with the following text: Make your dog a star with a donation of $20 or more, and your dog can join our digital "Wall of Dogs" that shows the world why we do what we do! By The Dog Aging Institute at dogaginginstitute.org.

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 6d

We're at 39% of our Goal! 🎉 Let's maintain this incredible momentum together! Join the
"Wall of Dogs" to elevate our community's work and make your #dog a star. 🐶🌟

➡️ Donate at givinggrid.com/dogaginginst and upload your favorite #dogphoto to help promote healthy aging for dogs.

Graphic of our fundraising update - we’re at 39% ($996) of our goal of $2,500, with a collage of photos of dogs on the giving grid. Help dogs live longer, healthier lives! Join the Wall of Dogs: givinggrid.com/dogaginginst - donate & upload your dog's photo.

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 8d

The #DogAgingInst is working to chart the future of healthy aging for #dogs. Now, your dog can be part of the solution to dog aging!

⭐️Join the "Wall of Dogs!" 🐶📸 Donate at givinggrid.com/dogaginginst and upload your favorite dog photo to help promote healthy aging for dogs.

Graphic of a dog saying, Join the 'Wall of Dogs' to elevate our community's work and make your dog a star. With a box that reads: To support the cause, visit givinggrid.com/dogaginginst, make a donation, and upload your favorite dog photo, with an example of a grid with dog photos randomly placed.

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 9d

Our September #newsletter is out! ➡️ Read it here: mailchi.mp/dogaginginst...

🐶📸 Join the "Wall of Dogs" to elevate our community's work and make your #dog a star ✨: www.givinggrid.com/dogaginginst

🔍If you haven't already, #subscribe to our newsletter at dogaginginstitute.org

Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 9d

Stay in the loop! 📨 Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest news and updates delivered straight to your inbox at dogaginginstitute.org. Don’t miss out!

#newslettersignup #subscribe #dogaginginst

Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 13d

🍂🐾 Fall is the perfect season to make memories with your pup! From leaf pile playtime to cozy hikes, check out these fun, #dogfriendly activities to enjoy together this autumn. 🐶❤️

👉 Read more tips from #Trupanion: www.trupanion.com/pet-blog/art...

#FallFun #PetParenting #doglife

8 Fall Activities to Do with Your Dog | Pet Parenting

Fall can be filled with fun times for you and your pal. Whether you stay inside or out, here are several fun activities you can do with your dog in autumn.

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 13d

The #DogAgingInst is dedicated to improving the lives of #companiondogs by funding innovative research and programs.

💛Your support of the Dog Aging Institute means the world to us — #donate today at dogaginginstitute.org/donate

An Entlebucher Mountain Dog sitting next to text that reads: The Dog Aging Institute - dogaginginstitute.org, donate today!

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 14d

The #DogAgingInst funds innovative research projects like the #DogAgingProject, learn more at dogaginginstitute.org

Dog Aging Project @dogagingproject.bsky.social · 16d

This pilot study was a preliminary investigation to explore a #research question before conducting larger-scale research.

➡️Read our #ScientificResults Blog post to learn about the #drinkingwater of dogs who live in homes served by wells: dogagingproject.org/scientific-r...

#doghealth

Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 15d

Autumn brings pumpkins, falling leaves, and baby snakes as they are born in late summer to early fall. The cooler weather makes snakes more active, putting curious dogs at higher risk of venomous bites.

Learn what to do if your pet is bitten by a snake: vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-tal...

What To Do If Your Pet Is Bitten By A Snake

The beginning of autumn brings pumpkins, falling leaves, and baby snake season as snakes are born and hatched in late summer to early fall. The cooling

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 16d

Happy National Dog Week! 🐶 Let's show some love for our furry friends! You can help support innovative research to help dogs live longer, healthier lives!

🧡Donate today at dogaginginstitute.org

#nationaldogweek

National Dog Week Graphic with a photo of a dog running through autumn leaves. This week, let’s show some love for our furry friends! You can help support innovative research to help dogs live longer, healthier lives! Donate today at dogaginginstitute.org

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 19d

Your Support Matters!

💙🐶 Together, let's make a real difference in supporting innovative research into healthy aging in dogs. Donate today at dogaginginstitute.org/donate/

Your Support Matters Graphic featuring a collage of Polaroid pictures showcasing dogs and their owners - graphic by The Dog Aging Institute - dogaginginstitute.org

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 20d

The #DogAgingInst funds innovative research projects like the #DogAgingProject and its clinical trial, TRIAD. To learn more about the TRIAD study, visit dogagingproject.org/triad

To support research like the Dog Aging Project/TRIAD, consider donating today: dogaginginstitute.org/donate

Dog Aging Project @dogagingproject.bsky.social · 23d

"Everyone we worked with associated with the TRIAD study was wonderful and focused on my dog. The team was so kind, and we were happy to be a part of the trial." -TRIAD Grad

🐾We're still enrolling! Learn more about our clinical study, TRIAD: dogagingproject.org/triad

#QOTD #TRIAD #DogAgingProject

Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 21d

We envision a world in which an engaged, enthusiastic public champions innovative research discoveries that help people and their dogs live healthier, longer lives.

🔍Learn more about us at dogaginginstitute.org

#DogAgingInst #companiondogs #HealthyAging #SupportResearch

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 22d

Fascinating insights! This study provides a powerful starting point for understanding the link between health & behavior as dogs age ➡️ news.vt.edu/articles/202...

🔍The #DogAgingInst funds innovative research projects like the #DogAgingProject, learn more at dogaginginstitute.org

Dog Aging Project @dogagingproject.bsky.social · 27d

"A study, led by Courtney Sexton, has created a vital baseline for dog behavior research. The study, which compiles data from over 47,000 dogs, provides a powerful starting point for understanding the link between health and behavior as dogs age."

➡️ Learn more: news.vt.edu/articles/202...

Benchmark study tracks trends in dog behavior

The Virginia Tech study, which seeks to understand the link between dog behavior and health, compiles four years of owner-reported data from over 47,000 dogs.

news.vt.edu

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 23d

The #DogAgingInst is dedicated to improving the lives of #companiondogs by funding innovative research and programs.

💛Your support of the Dog Aging Institute means the world to us — #donate today at dogaginginstitute.org/donate

An Australian Shepherd next to text that reads: The Dog Aging Institute - dogaginginstitute.org, donate today!

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 26d

September is #AnimalPainAwarenessMonth.🐕
It can be hard to recognize when #dogs are in pain, as chronic pain may seem like normal #aging.

If you think that your dog might be experiencing pain, please consult your veterinarian for guidance.

Learn more: ivapm.org/animal-pain-awareness-month

Infographic of common signs of pain in dogs. Decreased Activity (icon of a dog lying down), Excessively licking a particular area (icon of a dog licking their paw), and decreased appetite (icon of a dog not eating their dog food). If you have concerns about your dog, consult your veterinarian for optimal care. Learn more at IVAPM: ivapm.org/animal-pain-awareness-month.

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 27d

Through our support of @dogagingproject.bsky.social and similar studies of companion dogs, we strive to improve healthy aging by promoting research, providing funding, and educating the public.

🔍Learn more about us at dogaginginstitute.org

#companiondogs #HealthyAging #SupportResearch

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · 28d

The #DogAgingInst funds innovative research projects like the #DogAgingProject, learn more at dogaginginstitute.org

Dog Aging Project @dogagingproject.bsky.social · Sep 3

Where your #dog lives can impact their health, and understanding these patterns helps us discover which environmental factors may influence health and aging in our #caninecompanions. 🐾⚛️

📖Learn more by reading our #ScientificResults blog post: dogagingproject.org/scientific-r...

#doghealth

An infographic with the following info: Scientific Results: Environmental exposures and health outcomes in dogs differ according to geographic region in the United States among Dog Aging Project participants. What is this paper about? (with icons of papers) This research looked at how where a dog lives in the U.S. affects the kind of exposures it faces and the types of health problems it gets. Our team used data from the Dog Aging Project —which collects questionnaires from dog owners—to see if dogs in different parts of the country have different environments and health outcomes. What did we find? (with a magnifying glass icon) Environment Differences by Region & Dogs also get different diseases depending on where they live: More infections in the Northeast, More dental problems in the West, More skin issues in the South, and Other conditions like cancer, neurological issues, and digestive problems were fairly similar across all regions (with us map highlighting differ regions)

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · Sep 9

As awareness grows, more pet owners are turning to insurance to help cover the cost of care.

Learn how this trend is shaping veterinary medicine via #AVMA: www.avma.org/news/pet-anx...

#PetHealth #VeterinaryCare #PetInsurance #AnimalWelfare

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) @avmavets.bsky.social · Sep 3

While anxiety-related pet insurance claims are up, that does not necessarily mean more pets are anxious, says Dr. Wailani Sung, animal behaviorist, who drew packed crowds for her two sessions on anxiety and phobias at #AVMA2025 in July in Washington, D.C. bit.ly/41CZbmx

Pet anxiety insurance claims up amid increased awareness

Animal behaviorist Dr. Wailani Sung addressed the topic of pet anxiety at AVMA Convention 2025, as data show anxiety-related insurance claims have surged in recent years.

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Dog Aging Institute @dogaginginst.bsky.social · Sep 8

Happy #NationalDogWalkerAppreciationDay! A big thank you to those who go the extra mile for our furry friends. 🐶

💙Let's support innovative research into healthy aging in #dogs at dogaginginstitute.org.

#DogAgingInst

Graphic that reads Happy National Dog Walker Appreciation Day with a photo of a girl walking three different dogs - The Dog Aging Institute: dogaginginstitute.org

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