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Nutrition of Aging Cats

  • Title: Nutrition of Aging Cats
  • Description:
    Vet Clin of No Amer: Sm Anim Pract Vol 44(4), July 2014, pp 761-774.  Authors: D Laflamme, D Gunn-Moore

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  • Category: Nutrition

  • Abstract / Overview:

  • INTRODUCTION 

    PHYSICAL AND NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF AGING CATS 

    Environmental adjustments for aging cats 

    NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF AGING CATS 

    Energy Requirements Change with Age 

    Body Weight and Body Composition Changes with Age 

    Balancing the Diet: Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates 

    Feeding Management 

    THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

    Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome 

    Diabetes Mellitus 

    Chronic Kidney Disease

    Osteoarthritis 

    Hyperthyroidism

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