UK Life Science Firm Loyal Hound Builds Dataset of One Million Pets to Redefine Lifespan Formula
United Kingdom, 26th Apr 2025 – The average lifespan of pets, according to veterinary data, typically varies by species and size: small dogs live around 13 years, large dogs approximately 10, and cats about 15. However, these numbers reflect not a biological maximum, but rather a statistical average often cut short by preventable diseases.
Recent analyses of lifespan data across Europe and North America revealed that over 80% of pets who died at or near the average lifespan did not pass away due to natural aging, but from preventable illnesses. This insight has driven UK-based life science company Loyal Hound & Co. to launch a bold initiative through its research institute, Loyal HL Bio LAB—developing age-specific comprehensive formulas designed to shift the structure of pet lifespan i...