About Canine Longevity Academy
Canine Longevity Academy is a vet-led educational resource supporting healthy ageing in dogs aged 5 and above. It offers practical, science-led guidance on nutrition, mobility, organ health, screening and quality of life. Every page is free to read.
Why it exists
Many of the problems that affect dogs later in life — loss of muscle, declining mobility, dental disease, chronic organ disease and subtle changes in appetite, weight or behaviour — begin well before owners would consider their dog to be old. The Academy exists to help owners notice these changes earlier and have better-informed conversations with their own veterinarian.
Our approach: healthspan as well as lifespan
Longevity here is not about a single supplement, diet or treatment that promises to extend lifespan. The focus is on protecting healthspan: maintaining muscle and mobility, supporting good nutrition, recognising disease earlier, monitoring organ health and helping dogs remain comfortable and engaged as they age.
Extending life only matters when quality of life is protected alongside it.
The 7 Pillars of Longevity
- 1. NutritionGood-quality protein, essential fats, fibre, hydration and body condition tailored to your dog.
- 2. Gut & Immune HealthA stable, diverse microbiome supports digestion, nutrient absorption and normal immune function.
- 3. Mobility & Muscle PreservationMuscle, joint and spinal health maintained through gentle movement and early pain management.
- 4. Organ HealthKidneys, liver, heart and brain change quietly; early signs and monitoring buy time to act.
- 5. Screening & Early DetectionHistory, examination, blood and urine tests and imaging catch problems while options remain.
- 6. Brain Health & CognitionEnrichment, routine, sleep quality and adapted activity protect memory and confidence.
- 7. Environment & ComfortBedding, traction, temperature, ramps and quiet rest areas reduce strain and preserve independence.
Who the Academy is for
The Academy is written primarily for owners of middle-aged and senior dogs — typically dogs aged 5 and above — who want calm, practical information they can use alongside their own vet's advice.
How veterinary information is produced and reviewed
Every veterinary article and Health Library page is written or reviewed by Dr Kelly Yeo, BVSc, drawing on current veterinary research, consensus guidelines and clinical experience.
Pages list their sources and carry a visible date, and are revisited as veterinary recommendations evolve.
Meet the founder
Dr Kelly Yeo is a small-animal veterinarian with more than 16 years of clinical experience. Her interests in geriatric medicine, chronic disease management, palliative care and canine longevity led to the development of Canine Longevity Academy.
Meet Dr Kelly YeoEditorial standards
Canine Longevity Academy is an educational resource. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace examination, diagnosis or treatment by your dog's own veterinarian. If your dog is unwell, please contact your vet. Read the full disclaimer.
Contact, media and collaboration
For questions, feedback, media or collaboration enquiries, email us. We cannot give individual veterinary advice by email.
helloadmin@caninelongevityacademy.com