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1Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA.
Abstract:
Cachexia and frailty can be described as independent entities yet are interrelated as constituents of malnutrition and the aging process. The unifying aspect is lean muscle loss, ultimately driven by inflammation and the adverse ramifications to pets with chronic, debilitating, or terminal disease states, including cancer. Modification to intake of dietary protein, fat, omega-3 fatty acids, and selected vitamins has shown benefit in management protocols as preventative and palliative care, but further investigation is imperative.
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