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Dietary requirements: geriatric

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Contributor(s):

Ken Bovee

Marge Chandler


Introduction

  • Maximum lifespan is estimated as ~27 years. Each breed has an average lifespan. Giant breeds have the shortest average lifespan.
  • Average life span is influenced by:
    • Genetics.
    • Health care.
    • Nutrition.

Normal physiological changes

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Feeding procedure

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Further Reading

Publications

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