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Maintaining body condition in older pets

In this video, dr. Tabitha Hookey (DVM, Dipl. ACVIM Nutrition) will take you through the most common questions regarding the maintenance of body condition in older pets.
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Are older pets at risk of weight loss? Is this the same for cats and dogs?

Age associated changes in body composition and health conditions can impact body weight management in older cats and dogs.

Could you share tips to help a senior pet gain weight?

When managing cases of unwanted weight loss in senior cats and dogs, the approach should be tailored to the individual patient and guided by the clinicopathologic findings, including the nutritional assessment.

 

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