The Truth About Helping Pets Live Longer

The Truth About Helping Pets Live Longer

July 15, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

Dr. Kevin Toman discusses his journey in veterinary medicine and shares insights on helping pets live longer and healthier lives.

In this inspiring and educational episode of The Secrets of Being, I am joined by veterinarian, longevity specialist, and founder of Helping Pets Live Longer, Dr. Kevin Toman. Dr. Toman shares his incredible 40-year journey in veterinary medicine and how his passion evolved into helping pets not only live longer but thrive with better quality of life. We talk about the profound emotional bond between humans and animals and why our pets truly become family. Together, we dive into pet longevity, preventative care, inflammation, cancer prevention, nutrition, and the role of functional and integrative medicine in veterinary care. Dr. Toman explains why diet matters so much, why many traditional pet foods may contribute to inflammation and disease, and how fresh food, calorie awareness, supplements, and lifestyle changes can help our pets live healthier and happier lives. We also discuss rapamycin, one of the groundbreaking longevity therapies being studied in both humans and animals, and how reducing inflammation may be one of the keys to extending lifespan. This conversation also explores the changing landscape of veterinary medicine and the importance of relationship-centered care…

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Host: Dawn Airhart Witte

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