THE FOREVER DOG

The authors' mission is to empower dog owners to change the way they care for their pets in order to improve the wellness of their animals, maintain vibrant health, and ultimately extend the lifespan of dogs worldwide.

When Habib's dog, Sam, was diagnosed with cancer in 2013, it sent him on a mission to save her life. At the age of five, Sam was given only six months to live. Her plight inspired Habib to embark on a tireless search to find innovative ways to arrest the progression of the disease. In his quest to save Sam, he met world-renowned veterinarian Karen Becker, a proactive pet health advocate with more than 20 years' experience. The two quickly realized they had the same goal: to improve the quality of life for dogs and pet parents everywhere. For the last three years, they've traveled the world, gathering the most up-to-date information about dog health, disease and longevity. They've interviewed top geneticists, microbiologists, and researchers, collecting data related to their mission. What they discovered has the potential to change the pet world forever, just as it has changed the fate of Habib's beloved pet. Sam is now 11, and still very much a part of Habib's life. Habib and Becker, who have a global following of nearly 5 million, decided to write THE FOREVER DOG to start a conversation, and to start a movement. Their mission is to empower dog owners to change the way they care for their pets in order to improve the wellness of their animals, maintain vibrant health, and ultimately extend the lifespan of dogs worldwide. Rodney Habib is the founder of Planet Paws, the most liked and visited pet health page on Facebook, with 2.7 million followers and 100 million newsfeed views per month. He is a petcare influencer known for his blogging, video making, and animal activism. Karen Shaw Becker, DVM is the most followed veterinarian in the world with 1.8 million followers across social media, and for good reason. Dr. Becker believes in a deliberate, commonsense approach to maintaining vibrant health for companion animals and an unconventional, integrative approach to addressing disease and re-establishing wellbeing in ill pets.