Although signs of ageing vary, there are common changes that are frequently seen (Table 3). Changes are indicative of the declining function of all body organs. Changes in bodily systems determined by...
‘Ageing encompasses a complex set of processes, gradually leading to increased vulnerability and damage at the cellular and organ level with eventual death of the organism’ (Cupp et al, 2007: 133)....
Elderly animals need to be able to move around their environment and access important resources easily. This can be particularly challenging for animals with medical problems affecting their mobility,...
The age-related decline in cognitive function in cats and dogs is associated with a number of pathological processes occurring in brain tissue, some of which are similar to the changes seen in...
The AAHA and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA, 2011) recommend that nutritional assessment guidelines be followed in order for all pets to have a good quality and quantity of life....
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic musculoskeletal disease and causes lameness in dogs (Henrotin et al, 2005). The therapeutic management of OA in dogs has tended to be dominated by the...