This chapter explores the impact of breeding on animal lifespan, using golden retrievers as an example. It highlights the evidence of decreasing lifespans due to intensive breeding and suggests prioritizing addressing this issue before exploring other avenues.
A drug that aims to increase life expectancy for dogs is getting closer to market. But pet ethicists aren’t sure it’s great news for man’s best friend.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Noel King.
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