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Showing posts with label senior. Show all posts
Showing posts with label senior. Show all posts
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Q & A: Hypothyroidism in a 17-year-old Chihuahua

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My patient is an older 17-year old male Chihuahua. His weight is normal at 6.8 pounds. He is having episodes of pain at time of defeca...
Thursday, December 22, 2011

Can Increasing the Amount of Fat or Carbohydrate in a Cat's Diet Compensate for Low Protein Intake?

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As I discussed in a recent post on Optimal Protein Requirements for Older Cats and Cats with Hyperthyroidism , energy requirements sharp...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Is It Feasible for Older Cats to Ingest the Optimal Amounts of Protein They Need Each Day?

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As I discussed in my recent post on the “ Optimal Protein Requirements for Older Cats and Cats with Hyperthyroidism ,” the optimal dai...
Thursday, November 10, 2011

Is the Protein Content of Hill's y/d Too Low to Restore and Maintain Muscle Mass in Cats with Hyperthyroidism?

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Unless you have been vacationing on a deserted island for the last 3 months, you have been inundated with ads and mailings about Hill’...
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Monday, November 7, 2011

Optimal Protein Requirements for Older Cats and Cats with Hyperthyroidism

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Cats, as obligate carnivores, are unique among companion animals in their need for large amounts of dietary protein (1-3). As I’ve discuss...
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