THE K9BIOAGE AWARENESS INITIATIVE

How Much Do You Understand About How Your Dog BioAges?

Join our free community research initiative to help decode the secrets of canine longevity and give your dog the healthiest, happiest life possible.

  • One combined assessment

  • ~10 minutes

  • Personalized report

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In just a few minutes, learn what K9 biological aging means, why pet-parent awareness matters, and what to expect.

THE KNOWLEDGE GAP

What Do Pet Parents Know
About K9 Biological Aging?

While 98% of pet parents know their dog's exact chronological age in years, fewer than 15% understand the hidden biological aging process taking place at the cellular level.

Every day, environmental and lifestyle factors are either accelerating or slowing down this process. Our initiative identifies exactly where these critical knowledge gaps exist—so we can begin to close them.

STEP 1 OF 3

What The Initiative Measures

  • Core understandings of canine cellular longevity

  • Common misunderstandings about biological aging

  • Current exposure to healthy-aging concepts

  • Impact of daily lifestyle and nutritional choices

  • Identification of critical knowledge gaps in care

  • Readiness for personalized longevity interventions

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PARTICIPANT REWARD

Receive Your Free Personalized
Research Report

Upon completing the assessment, you will instantly receive the K9BioAge Essentials Research Report. This comprehensive educational document reflects your unique responses, offering a personalized overview of your dog's current biological standing.

Inside, you'll explore the 10 Key Drivers framework—a structured methodology designed to help you understand the foundational pillars of canine longevity and vitality.

*Not a diagnosis, medical evaluation, or substitute for veterinary care.

AGGREGATED FINDINGS

What The Initiative May
Reveal Over Time

Nutrition Patterns

Insights into diet variations and their long-term impact on canine vitality.

Movement Patterns

Correlations between daily activity levels and sustained joint health.

Sleep Patterns

Understanding rest cycles and their profound impact on cognitive aging.

Dental-health Awareness

Exploring connections between oral care routines and systemic biology.

Environmental Influences

How local surroundings and daily environments affect underlying health.

Geographic Trends

Regional disparities and broad macro patterns in canine lifespan drivers.

EXPERT COUNCIL

Guided by Scientific Advisors

An authoritative board ensuring our epigenetic assessments meet the highest standards of clinical rigor.

Paul Epstein - Founder & Strategic Architect

Paul Epstein

Founder & Strategic Architect

Paul’s interest in biological aging grew from a deeply personal journey. Following a life-changing cardiac event, he began studying age-management therapeutics, functional and integrative health, advanced diagnostics, prevention, and the biological aging process. Over time, he came to understand an important distinction: The goal is not simply to add years to life. It is to support vitality, resilience, function, and quality of life throughout the aging journey.

As Paul considered how these principles might apply to the dogs we love, he began asking:

Why should insights about biological aging be available only to humans?

That question inspired K9BioAge and, ultimately, the research and educational mission of the K9BioAge Foundation

Dr. Michal Jazwinski - Lead Scientific Advisor

Dr. Michal Jazwinski

Lead Scientific Advisor

S. Michal Jazwinski, PhD is Professor of Medicine at Tulane University where he directs the Tulane Center for Aging. He has studied aging for the past forty years in laboratory research on model organisms, such as mice, and in studies of healthy longevity in humans. His work on genetics and epigenetics of biological aging is leading to a better understanding of factors that contribute to the quality of the later years of life. His excitement about K9BioAge is a natural extension of his research interests and of his lifelong attachment to ‘man’s best friend.’

TRANSPARENCY & ETHICS

Common Questions

Participating in the K9BioAge Awareness Initiative is completely free and your data is protected with strict privacy protocols. We believe in open, ethical research.

For additional inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

What is the K9BioAge Awareness Initiative?

A pioneering observational study focused on uncovering the key biological aging drivers in dogs to improve healthspans.

How much time does participation require?

The initial research assessment takes approximately 5–10 minutes to complete online.

Is there any cost to participate?

No. Participation is 100% free. There are no hidden fees or required purchases.

Does this serve as a diagnostic test?

No. This initiative is strictly observational and educational. It does not provide medical diagnoses or replace veterinary care.

What will I receive after participating?

You will receive a comprehensive Insights Report detailing how your dog's profile aligns with our 10 Key BioAge Drivers.

How will my dog's data be used?

Your data is strictly anonymized and used exclusively for longevity research purposes. We adhere to rigorous privacy standards and never sell your information.

Can I enroll multiple dogs?

Yes, you may submit separate assessments for each dog in your household to receive individualized insights.

THE K9BIOAGE AWARENESS INITIATIVE

Add Your Voice
to the Initiative

Help us create a clearer picture of what pet parents understand about how dogs age.