AVMA’s calculations are based on dogs between 21-50 lbs. So medium dogs, with a life expectancy of 10-12 years, will live to be the human equivalent of approximately 60 to 69 years old.

A dog’s overall life expectancy depends on quite a few factors, including their size, breed, health and environment. For some dogs, being born flat-faced will present problems from birth through ...

A new in-depth study hopes to help by assessing the life expectancy of British canine pets. It shows a newborn Jack Russell Terrier can be expected to live longest at 12.7 years on average ...

A dog with diabetes can still live a long and active life, so long as they get an early diagnosis and prompt treatment. Without treatment, though, diabetes may be life-threatening for dogs or ...

Where you live in the United States can impact your life expectancy by as much as nine ... are the only race to have diabetes mellitus in the top five leading causes of death.

Researchers from Imperial College London have found that not only does diabetes accelerate the onset of MLTCs by 15-20 years, these MLTCs result in significantly reduced life expectancy in people ...

The Okinawan diet includes sweet potatoes, vegetables, grains, and soy products. It may help improve longevity and protect ...

the average life expectancy (LE) for those with type 2 is 6 years shorter than those without the condition. But proper care and treatment can help you improve those odds. Can type 2 diabetes be ...

diabetes, cancers, and other conditions in people with HIV is improving. This could mean that people actually live longer than our current estimates suggest. NAM aidsmap's Susan Cole talks about life ...

Like any treat, watermelon should be given to your dog in moderation. Too much watermelon can cause diarrhea or vomiting, PetMD reports. It can even contribute to obesity and diabetes in the long ...