A new study led by researchers at ASU offers an explanation of why large dogs live shorter lives than small dogs.
Larger dogs breeds tend to grow faster and die younger than smaller dogs. Additionally, they are more susceptible to many age-related diseases. Researchers at ASU have been working to understand the underlying causes of “dog years” that can shorten the time between pets and humans.
Noah Snyder-Mackler, a professor at ASU’s School of Life Sciences, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the study.
