What the dog longevity pill will cost

Nothing has a price yet. Under $100 a month is a reported goal for LOY-002, not a price.

What has been said

Loyal has not announced a price for any of its drugs, and its site offers only a sign-up for news (Loyal). Its founder, Celine Halioua, has been reported as hoping the average dog could take LOY-002 for under $100 a month (Entrepreneur); the Deseret News reported only an "accessible price point" (Deseret News).

What adds to the cost

LOY-002 would be a prescription, so expect a vet visit to start it, and whatever checks your vet wants while your dog takes it. LOY-001 is an injection given at the clinic every three to six months, so each dose is a visit (Loyal).

And what people pay now

The longevity chews in pet shops start at about $30 for 60 (Vitacost), but none is an approved drug and none has shown a longer life in dogs. The chews on sale now.

Questions people ask

How much will the dog longevity pill cost?

No price has been announced for any of Loyal's drugs. Loyal's founder has been reported as aiming for under $100 a month for LOY-002 for the average dog.

Will pet insurance cover it?

No insurer has said. Many pet plans exclude preventive care or anything not treating an illness, so check your own policy once a price is known.