Episode 169 of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is now available and brings together Dr Dennis Jewell with a guest who places canine longevity at the centre of his professional work: Nacho Navarro‑Regne. The conversation offers a renewed perspective on how to understand and promote longer and healthier lives in dogs, moving away from the idea that longevity is solely a matter for senior animals.
During the discussion, the speakers explore how a dog’s long‑term health trajectory is shaped from early life through the daily interaction between nutrition, body condition, microbiome balance, dental health, physical activity, emotional wellbeing and preventive veterinary medicine. The episode also examines the distinction between lifespan and healthspan, the emerging role of biomarkers and the need for a systems‑based approach rather than isolated interventions centred on a single ingredient or product.
The central message is clear: supporting dogs to live longer is not enough. The real objective is to help them remain healthy, mobile, curious, comfortable and recognisably themselves for as long as possible.
The episode can be watched or listened to through the podcast’s original publication. A relevant reflection for professionals interested in the scientific and practical evolution of canine longevity.
Dr Nacho Navarro‑Regne is a veterinarian with more than 20 years of international experience in animal health, animal nutrition, pet food and business development across Europe and Asia‑Pacific. As founder of Go‑To Bites, his work focuses on functional nutrition, canine longevity, preventive health and innovation in companion animal nutrition. You can listen to The Pet Food Science Podcast Show featuring Dr Navarro‑Regne on all major platforms.
Access the podcast here: Nacho Navarro-Regne: Rethinking Canine Longevity | Ep. 169
