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  • Gerontology
  • Veterinary Science
  • Canine Health

Background:

  • Aging is the primary cause of disability, disease, and death in adult dogs.
  • Diminishing physical function in aging dogs impacts strength, balance, and energy, affecting daily activities and social roles.
  • Biological aging processes and contextual factors contribute to functional decline in geriatric canines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the decline in physical function associated with aging in dogs.
  • To evaluate the potential utility of human clinical assessment tools and interventions for geriatric canines.
  • To explore strategies for mitigating age-associated functional decline in dogs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of aging processes in dogs and humans.
  • Analysis of established human clinical assessments for physical function.
  • Evaluation of interventions used in human geriatrics for potential adaptation to dogs.

Main Results:

  • Aging dogs exhibit significant declines in physical function due to biological and environmental factors.
  • Human clinical assessments for physical function show promise for evaluating geriatric canines.
  • Interventions successful in humans may be adaptable to preserve and restore function in aging dogs.

Conclusions:

  • Canine and human aging share fundamental biological and clinical similarities.
  • Human geriatric assessment tools and interventions can likely be adapted to improve physical function in aging dogs.
  • This approach holds potential for enhancing the healthspan and quality of life for geriatric canines.