Document type: News from Toulouse National Veterinary School (ENVT )
Author: ENVT
Preview: Our pet dogs are living longer, but the age to which they remain healthy has not increased. A research project has been launched to improve the old age of our canine seniors. The project will follow 70 senior dogs over a period of a year and a half, and will look for ways to improve their welfare. To qualify for this study, your dog must be over 8 years old, weigh more than 20kg and be in good health. If your dog is shortlisted on the basis of the contents of your application form, we will contact you to arrange a free consultation at the École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse to make sure your dog is in good health.
This free consultation will include:
- a full health examination;
- a blood pressure measurement;
- a blood test (blood counts and biochemistry);
- a urine test.
At the end of this session, if your dog is selected to take part in this study, your dog will receive the following free of charge for 1 and a half years:
- dry food formulated by a veterinarian specialized in nutrition, with portions that are calculated to suit your dog
- consultations every 6 months, carried out by the veterinarian in charge of the study
- a blood test every 6 months
- an intestinal microbiota analysis every 6 months
In exchange, you agree to :
- to feed your dog exclusively with the dry food supplied, and to collect it from the Toulouse National Veterinary School every 3 months;
- to keep us informed of any health problems or events that may affect your dog;
- to attend free consultations every 6 months (5 free consultations in total) at the Toulouse National Veterinary School.
Participation in the CANISENIOR project does not replace the care your dog receives from your own vet. No prescriptions will be issued, and vaccinations will not be carried out.
To fill in the application form, click here.
