Love this video. Thank you 🧡🌺 my baby girl, Kota (husky mix) passed Sunday..18 years old this past October.. I thought I was more mentally prepared but I wasn't. A part of me feels gone.. the bond, the love and joy..ill miss her everyday. I chose not to euthanize her..she passed barking up until the end, fighting it so hard because she didn't want to leave.. I just wish I had been holding her instead of getting in bed to rest for a few hours.. dogs are so much more than a dog.. a best friend..a child. The innocence, the genuine endless love they give is an amazing gift to experience..I am forever grateful she was a part of my life. Love you Kota girl 🌺🧡💖

Thats a wisdom story - love, joy, play and being in a group of friends are super important -

my 12 pound poodle lived to be 22 and my 14 pound Boston lived to be 16. exercise and a moderate diet and a lot of love,a sense of duty for which they are praised

@meddem7060

3 жыл бұрын

What did you feed them?

We had a Bernese mountain dog, Ema. Bernese lifespan is up to 8 years at the most. Ema lived 16 years, a bit slow in her last few years. We made a ramp for her so that she can walk out of the house into a yard by herself because her hind legs didn't serve here very well when old. During nights she was always in the house as well as during extreme (hot or cold) weather, otherwise outside. She used that ramp until two weeks before she died in her sleep. A magnificent girl she was.

@lyndabeam2622

Жыл бұрын

That’s an amazing age for a berner….

My Rottie turned 13 yesterday, he has been accepted into Dr. Waters study!

@wendyladybug355laurie4

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats

I look into the eyes of that dog and she is very happy

Great video, thanks. I'm quitting my job. I've been saying the stress is killing me, but now I believe it really is.

@giampaolomannucci8281

4 жыл бұрын

that was 1 year ago so, how did it go?

@emelyathesimpleton125

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'd like an update on that, man.

@johnnybgoode7983

Жыл бұрын

no reply... I hope the worst hasn't happened ... no job ..no food..no food ...no ..ummm.. well.maybe be life has become do wonderful ...to busy enjoying to reply!

I have 18yrs old cross bordercollie/bernese ,, he is the one who's taking my stress away,, bet he knows my cortisol level is too high from work and he probly have this built in ability on how to take my stress away.. love him so much.

@PhantomCookie87

Жыл бұрын

It's their 6th sense but they can also smell it.

My best friend Leon was a pit bull and he lived till he was 18. At the age of 16 he choked on a bone and it caused him to have a massive heart attack. The vet didn't think he would last the night but he slowly recovered over a period of a fee weeks. But soon after that his legs started to go and he went downhill from there. I miss him so much - he passed away 5 years ago and I wish they didn't have such short life spans - it's so unfair :(

@johnnybgoode7983

Жыл бұрын

sorry for your loss .... I know it was a few years ago ...but I'm sure Leon is still missed

@carloshathcock5333

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Turtles can live for 100 years, but a dog can't make it to 20 is the epitome of unfair.

THANK YOU! As the owner of a 12 1/2 year old unnuetered male rottweiler who has never been to the vet except for vaccinations, i have always wondered why. If you say cancer is caused by stress than i must have something to do with it. You cant startle any rott i have ever had. Nothing bothers them.

I had a Sabledog a mut out of the was full of love and life lived to over 17 I miss her still after almost 2 years rip sabledog

My Shar Pei just passed at 12. My other two Shar Pei/Dalmatian mixes passed at 12 & 15. I miss them sooooooo much. Also, I have an old girl now, Lab/Terrier/Whatsit mix, who's 11. And an old orange cat who's 20. We all live a stress-free life here w/ plenty of yard space, doggie doors for everybody to go in & out whenever they want, fun car rides to the park & to pick up goodies from the drive thru, & tons of treats & lovins

@Gabsbuzz

5 жыл бұрын

Your life sounds heavenly!

@MsKariSmith

5 жыл бұрын

In other words.....having a stress free life means having lots of love and yes I may as well say it...Fun! A simple life but absolutely a good and probably long life.

@johnnybgoode7983

Жыл бұрын

may God bless you for being wonderful enjoying animals ...they can fill your life with joy!

Loved your talk and i can see how my constant anxiety has accelerated ageing. Thank you for doi ng this work. I had 2 dogs 7 and 8 die within 1 year of eachother from malignant lymphoma. That was 5 years ago and i still want to know how and why this happens

My loved Doberman he lived to be 13 and he was more wise than me I believe?!. I was a young man, 27 when I got him and 40 when he died but I can as the most dog owners who love their dog do, understand him almost better than any human

@johnnybgoode7983

Жыл бұрын

my pit bull lab mix could talk to me with just her eyes and facial expression...truly amazing

My dear Shitzu Lola passed over last Saturday, at 17, she went quickly after sedation, we are heart-broken.

I think they need to study the owners as well. The owners may be doing things (or not doing things) that benefit the dogs and result in lowered cortisol levels. Hey, maybe the owners have lower cortisol levels too.

@sammyblackchow9541

5 жыл бұрын

Good point about the owners. I've been on a number of Chow lists for twenty five years. I've known some people and their dogs on the lists for 20 + years. I've noticed that some people have had similar behavior problems with completely unrelated Chows. It seemed to me that a problem with the dog could be owner related. I've lived a stress free life and my Chows reflected this. They did get wound up with a stranger at the door if I wasn't close by.

@rhondaclark7939

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts also. Perhaps the emotional connection between human and dog plays a part on both of their cortisol levels.

@glenj.taylor2938

Жыл бұрын

@@rhondaclark7939 I 100% believe it does.

One of my uncles had a Dachshund that was terrified of hot air balloons. He was out in the backyard one day, heard something, looked up and saw one for the first (and only) time. Would not go out back without my uncle after that, and was constantly looking up.

An interesting perspective on research" get out of the laboratory and take a real look at life without your own personal constraints and biases!

Dynamite! I'm going to have my cortisol level checked. Marvelous speaker.

Great talk, well done, thanks for your work and achievements.

18yrs for my Australian Dingo x Kelpie. He died 13 days ago. He did die from liver cancer but only because the vet missed it. He could have easily went into the 20s.

My Kodi Boy was 13, he was an Alaskan Malamute..... my best friend...

@kiandraplummer8345

Жыл бұрын

Had a Siberian Husky for 14 years..Buddy, he was my buddy and best friend. He was often mistaken for a Malamute and sometimes a wolf ;)

@carloshathcock5333

Жыл бұрын

Alaskan Malamutes are wonderful dogs. When mine passed away it sent me into a depressive mood for years.

My teacup Yorkie lived 17 years before we had to humanely euthanize him. Loving care and good nutrition were essential. When the Vet came to do the deed, she complimented me on the care he had received. We have a responsibility to our pets.

what a great talk!

I believe Dr. David Waters has made some wonderful observations. My Australian Shepherd Lucy died at 17 years of age last year (Aussies live 12-14 years). Lucy was very happy, energetic and busy, always having a job. Notably, she never seemed stressed and, in fact, could calm other dogs with her behavior.

@advmayur

6 жыл бұрын

Veronica Woldt can you pls share diet which helped dog liveong

@janerabanal340

6 жыл бұрын

I had a jack Russell mix whom I put down at age 19.5. He probably would have lived longer but decided quality of life was not worth it. In his later years, i fed him only home cooked meals of chicken and brown rice, eggs, carrots. May he RIP.

A old dog is most likely a very loyal dog which is a happy dog with love and happiness you can eat any sickness and that's exactly how they are doing it

@bxgetup183

4 жыл бұрын

Beat*

Love this guy!

I learned not to get a Rottweiler. 8 years is too short.

Fascinating observation. I knew increased sustained cortisol accelerated aging...I will be paying particular attention to this. Now let me go meditate 🧘‍♀️

My Pitmatian lived to over 15 years and was rocking it til the end. Had I known what I know know, I believe he could have made 20 easy....

@skayea

2 жыл бұрын

Please share what you've learned. I have a 14-year-old Amstaff and he is still rocking it. Hoping that he keeps going as he acts like a much younger dog since we introduced a young Shepsky rescue into the household. We have all been deeply grieving the passing of my son, his boy, over the past four years. We've turned a corner and Cheezy is noticeably older but still energetic. The vet says his heart is strong and he is stubborn. I saw a video of a 20-year-old pitbull and it was so inspiring to see and gave me hope for a longer lifespan.

I've got a Staffordshire bull terrier..coming up to 15 yrs old..hes never had to go to vets his whole life,, happy dog, exercise not overfed..is there as a study for humans this way... I know there are old people or people in general.that have had good health ..and seems to have a natural immune system..

@skayea

2 жыл бұрын

My 14-year-old Amstaff is the same. He benefitted from hours of exercise each week when he was young, I'm sure. Introducing a young Shepsky rescue has given him a new lease on life. He's smitten with her.

great talk

My border collie TJ lived to be almost 20 years old. He died of natural causes 7 months before his 20th birthday.

@moragmacgregor6792

4 жыл бұрын

border Collies are some of my favorite dogs...but I have quite a few favorites

i just got held up by a pit bull in my back yard and now i have to learn how to deal with that stress, i almost fell over, my legs shaking! he finally let me go after 20 minutes or so, who knows? Thank God for dogs though!

@jasonhungerford1793

5 жыл бұрын

Dogs can be so misunderstood by humans.Pits can be scary, Golden Retrievers bite way more people. What do you think made the Pit decide to not actually bite you?

Amazing

Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Well no. But they taught me everything I know about life, joy and discovery miss my old mutley. He's waiting for me somewhere I can't wait to meet him again.

i have a fifteen year old dog had one that lived to be 19

I did rottie rescue 15 years, had 8 of my own. Never had one die from cancer, 2 died at 13, most died arpynd 11-12. One was a high stress dog. I fed fresh food mixed with kibble, and they are what I ate. I eat healthy though

@moragmacgregor6792

4 жыл бұрын

Elaine, do you have any tips for dealing with a high-stress dog? I have a great Pyrenees/hound mix who is so anxious he seldom comes out from under my bed. He was born, literally, in my bedroom and I know for a fact that he was never mistreated by a human.

You should study the OWNERS of the old dogs…because the owners fed them the correct food, gave them correct exercise, and mostly LOVE

I board a 17.5 year old Airedale Terrier....

My dog was 18yrs old when we put her down. So you missed it.

Re: West Virginia rest stop sign. I can't read what the sign says above the rest stop sign from West Virginia. Something like, " NO. blank ALLOWED IN REST STOP. Anyone know what the word after No is on that sign?

@equusvi

2 жыл бұрын

Sleeping😄

You should come meet our 18 year old family Pitbull

@skayea

2 жыл бұрын

Hoping to reach that age with our 14-year-old Amstaff. Do you have any recommendations?

My rotti lived 17 1/2 years

it like going back to school

Volume? I can't hear this.

THEY chose us and had they not it is easily arguable that the Human race in many instances would never have made it. They were our guides, hunters, guardians, and protectors, and what really did we have to offer around that first campfire but our leftovers and yet they saw "something" in us. We should be honored.

Both of my almost 12 year-old Chihuahuas have Cushing Disease. I'd like to figure out how to reduce their stress.

Come back when you can tell us how to lower the Cordasol...

I really wonder why we as human beings give ourselves the right to poke and inject other creatures, to benifit ourselves at their expense. Those old dogs must be honored by name at your lab and in your research. It is like acknowledging a co-author. That is a respect due.

My dog is 17 years old…would like to meet him? He is a 12 lb poodle 🐩

When you cut up a dog after it dies, it’s called a “necropsy.” An “autopsy” is done on a human by a human; a “self” examination.

@Lisargarza

6 жыл бұрын

But other than that, I liked the video. 😉

@AmbiCahira

6 жыл бұрын

This bugged me too.

@leocapozzoli2700

6 жыл бұрын

He probably knows the difference but felt a more generically understood term would be appropriate. As always, thanks for the enlightenment though.

@johnleonard2548

6 жыл бұрын

Lisa Garza. what do you want by saying that

@johnleonard2548

6 жыл бұрын

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😢 😞

How about fireworks stressing animals especially dogs

@VV-uu8tq

6 жыл бұрын

Your dog fears nothing if you have proved to be a good leader and show zero anxiety. YOU give the refference reaction to anything for your pack to follow.

@KatrinaDancer

5 жыл бұрын

My dog is crazy, he's scared of everything EXCEPT stuff that is actually dangerous like fireworks, firearms, etc. He's terrified of things like the moon out during daylight & ironically... hotair balloons in the distance 🤣😂🤣 I guess dogs resemble their owners 🐶😇💕

@bobdillaber1195

2 жыл бұрын

@@KatrinaDancer Oh yes! I'm scared of some things I'd never admit ! 😄

ok

u asked about stress! did u asked about vaccines? about dog food?....that rotwailer did not look like one! halve breads live longer!...about cancer look up Gcmaf (the cure) and Nagalase (the villain)...

@kimflorich7267

3 жыл бұрын

Gcfam? I googled that and saw information about cruises? Is there more?

@matondia3926

3 жыл бұрын

@@kimflorich7267 I have to correct my mistake it's Gcmaf, sorry.

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That is just common sense. Don’t need to fly around the world and bother healthy old dogs to know that.

@bobdillaber1195

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you meant that to be funny or not but I sure did. 👍

I am the 666th like and the 66th comment. Sail Hatin.