# FDA Reviews Daily Pill to Extend Dog Lifespan

> FDA reviews daily pill that could extend dogs' lifespans by targeting aging hormones.
- Title: FDA Reviews Daily Pill to Extend Dog Lifespan · Woman's World
- Summary: FDA reviews daily pill that could extend dogs' lifespans by targeting aging hormones. FDA is reviewing a daily pill for dogs that targets aging hormones to…
- Keywords: dog, dog lover, pet care, pets, small dogs, loyal, loy-002, igf-1, fda, veterinary medicine, Reviews, Daily
- Source: Woman's World — https://womansworld.com/life/animals/could-a-pill-help-your-dog-live-longer-the-fda-is-reviewing-one-now
- Author: Hanna Wickes
- Published: 2026-10-17T13:30:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dog, dog lover, pet care, pets, small dogs, loyal, loy-002, igf-1, fda, veterinary medicine
## Dog Lifespan Challenge
Dogs typically live 10 to 13 years with chronic illness and mobility loss in later years.
## Loyal's Daily Pill
Biotech company Loyal created a beef-flavored daily pill called LOY-002 for dogs aged 10+ weighing over 14 pounds.
## FDA Regulatory Hurdle
FDA deemed LOY-002 likely effective in February 2025 with potential approval by next year at $100 monthly.
## How LOY-002 Works
LOY-002 reduces effects of IGF-1 hormone to slow biological aging and lower age-related disease risk.
## Targeted for Larger Dogs
Medium and large breeds benefit most as their faster biological aging is tied to the drug's hormonal pathway.
## Clinical Trial Progress
Loyal's STAY study enrolls 1,300 dogs across 70 clinics with half receiving the pill and half a placebo.
## FDA Approval Timeline
FDA has accepted safety data from 400 dogs with conditional approval expected by next year after 2027 manufacturing submission.
## Key takeaway

FDA is reviewing a daily pill for dogs that targets aging hormones to potentially extend lifespan, with possible approval by next year.