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Review
. 2014 Jul;44(4):741-59, vi.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.03.003. Epub 2014 May 6.

Nutrition of aging dogs

Jennifer A Larsen  1 , Amy Farcas  2
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Review

Nutrition of aging dogs

Jennifer A Larsen et al. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

Aging is a normal process characterized by a variety of physiologic changes. Geriatric dogs are also more likely to be afflicted with certain disease conditions. Both normal and abnormal physiologic changes associated with aging in the dog may be amenable to nutritional intervention. Specific alterations in nutrients or in dietary characteristics can be beneficial; however, these are best done in the context of an individualized nutritional assessment and monitoring paradigm.

Keywords: Aging; Canine; Diet; Geriatric; Nutrition; Senior.

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