# Canitide LONG · Longevity cycles

Two ten-day cycles a year. That's the whole protocol. Longevity cycles. Epithalon, dosed to your dog’s weight. From $109; reserve now, pay when it ships.

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Updated: 2026-10-13

Two ten-day cycles a year. That's the whole protocol. Epithalon (epitalon) is the tetrapeptide studied for telomerase activity and lifespan in animal models. A short, twice-yearly cycle for senior dogs.

- **Actives:** Epithalon 10 mg
- **Protocol:** Daily for 10 days · repeat every 6 months
- **Formats:** Pen cartridge $109 (Club $93); Starter Kit $139

## Who it’s for

- Senior dogs (8+) on a longevity plan
- Owners already running REPAIR or VITAL
- Giant breeds with shorter expected lifespans
- Dogs whose owners track bloodwork annually

## Dosing by weight

| Weight band | Per dose | Per dose (mcg) | Per week | Cartridge lasts | Club cadence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 20 lb) | 15 units | 495 mcg | 105 units | one 10-day cycle | every 26 weeks |
| Medium (20–50 lb) | 20 units | 660 mcg | 140 units | one 10-day cycle | every 26 weeks |
| Large (50–90 lb) | 25 units | 825 mcg | 175 units | one 10-day cycle | every 26 weeks |
| Giant (90 lb and up) | 30 units | 990 mcg | 210 units | one 10-day cycle | every 26 weeks |

## The research

- Peptide promotes overcoming of the division limit in human somatic cell. Khavinson VK et al. Bull Exp Biol Med 2004 (human fibroblasts in vitro)
- Effect of Epitalon on biomarkers of aging, life span and spontaneous tumor incidence in female Swiss-derived SHR mice. Anisimov VN et al. Biogerontology 2003 (mouse)
