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10. Why Your Senior Pet Might Need More Protein, Not Less
How much protein should my senior pet get? In this episode, Dr. Amanda discusses a common misconception: that protein should automatically be reduced as pets age. In reality, a lot of the time we actually need to be giving our seniors more protein, not less.
She covers:
Why protein restriction isn't supported by current research for most healthy senior pets, and how it can contribute to muscle loss, frailty, and a shorter lifespan
How muscle wasting impacts senior pets, such as reduced mobility, slower recovery, and more
Why cats and dogs can lose significant muscle mass with age, and why…
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