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Review
. 2021 May;51(3):729-744.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2021.01.012.

Nutritional Concerns for Cancer, Cachexia, Frailty, and Sarcopenia in Canine and Feline Pets

Korinn E Saker  1
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Nutritional Concerns for Cancer, Cachexia, Frailty, and Sarcopenia in Canine and Feline Pets

Korinn E Saker. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2021 May.

Abstract

Cachexia and frailty can be described as independent entities yet are interrelated as constituents of malnutrition and the aging process. The unifying aspect is lean muscle loss, ultimately driven by inflammation and the adverse ramifications to pets with chronic, debilitating, or terminal disease states, including cancer. Modification to intake of dietary protein, fat, omega-3 fatty acids, and selected vitamins has shown benefit in management protocols as preventative and palliative care, but further investigation is imperative.

Keywords: Aging; Cachexia; Cancer; Frailty; Malnutrition; Nutrition; Sarcopenia.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure The author is an advisory council member for Purina Pet Care. This organization has not funded any studies done in my lab associated with the topics of cachexia, frailty or sarcopenia.

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