Your Pet's Poop Matters !!
Digestive score and color can give you an understanding of what your choice in pet food is doing to your pet's digestive system = Body.
What is a normal consistency Score- 2-3
What is a normal Color- Brown
DIRECTLY FROM THE PROFESSIONAL'S: Senior Nutrition
SUMMERY - Number one most important nutrient: SAFE CLEAN WATER - Protein is not bad for your senior cat. On a case-by-case basis manipulation of protein levels in a diet might be needed, due to the excess protein being filtered through already insufficient kidneys which contributes to glomerular hypertension and damaging the fragile nephrons. - Restricting protein preemptively or too early (before there is a demonstrable late-stage renal disease present) can be detrimental, and potentially cause muscle loss in senior cats - All pets should be fed a complete and balanced diet that provides nutrition for the gut and not disrupt the urinary system. It should also maintain skin and coat health. - Signs of an underlying medical problem: --> Reduced muscle from arthritis --> Reduced appetite due to loss of smell or taste -->Changes in metabolism (a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism or neoplasia) --> Reduced protein intake/digestion -->Bladder or urinary issues without cause ...
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