Nutrition of Aging Cats

Dottie Laflamme; Danièlle Gunn-Moore

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.03.001

Nutrition of Aging Cats

Dottie Laflamme^*, Danièlle Gunn-Moore

^*Corresponding author for this work

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

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Abstract

At least one-third of cats seen by veterinarians are mature, defined as 7years of age or older, and approximately 13% of cats are geriatric, defined as 12years of age or older. The article reviews physiologic differences between these life stages and relates the changes to nutritional needs. Geriatric cats have increased requirements for dietary energy and protein. Feeding management addresses what, when, how, and where food is provided. This article provides an update on diet-sensitive conditions, including cognitive dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, and hyperthyroidism. Although guidelines are provided, patients must be evaluated and fed according to their individual needs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	761-774
Number of pages	14
Journal	Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice
Volume	44
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.03.001
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2014

Keywords

Aging
Carbohydrates
Energy
Geriatric
Nutrition
Protein

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