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23. Diet for Brain Health in Senior Pets
Did you know that 28% of dogs and cats over the age of 11 have dementia? That's what Dr. Amanda is talking about today, focusing on nutrition and supplementation as practical ways to support brain health.
She covers:
Prescription diets for dogs, including Hill's Brain Diet and Purina Pro Plan NeuroCare
Which ingredients matter most
Research showing improvements in learning, memory, and dementia-related signs, while noting results aren't identical for every pet
For cats, the more limited brain-diet options available
Why cats have different nutritional needs, and why home-cooked diets for cats…
The skinny
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