Nutrition
How Aging Changes Your Dog’s Nutritional Needs
Aging dogs often need higher-quality protein (not less protein), adjusted calories based on their current body condition, increased omega-3 fatty…
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Author: Sarah Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell writes about small-animal health and nutrition, with a focus on the distance between what the research recommends and what owners can realistically do at home. She works from published veterinary sources and stays explicit about where the evidence is thin.
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Nutrition
Senior Cat Nutrition: Protein, Calories, and Kidney Health
Healthy senior cats without kidney disease need more protein as they age, not less — senior cats have higher protein…
Health
Glucosamine, Green-Lipped Mussel, and Omega-3s: Navigating the Joint Supplement Aisle
Navigating the pet joint supplement aisle is overwhelming. Discover the surprising truth about traditional glucosamine and learn what actually works…
Nutrition
Joint-Supporting Nutrients for Aging Dogs and Cats
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA from marine sources) have the strongest evidence for reducing joint inflammation in aging pets.…
Nutrition