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Question - Why can't dogs live as long as us?
How come animals have shorter life spans?
Why can't they live as long as humans can?
I want my dog to live as long as me.Because I Just hate it when animals die earlier than us π
Best Answer: Why dogs don't live as long as people by Robin Downing, DVM
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owner, his wife, and their little boy were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure of the old dog in their home
As we made arrangements, the owners told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old boy to observe the procedure. They felt he could learn something from the experience.
The next day I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. The little boy seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.
We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
The little boy, who had been listening quietly, piped up. "I know why."
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned and I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to live a good life, like loving everybody and being nice, right?" The four-year- old continued, "Well, animals already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."
@zafarmirzo This is the essence of the scientific method . Itβs not just about collecting facts its about the humility to admit our window is small and the courage to step through the door anyway.