Effects of diet restriction on life span and age-related changes in dogs

D. Kealy, Richard; F. Lawler, Dennis; M. Ballam, Joan; L. Mantz, Sandra; N. Biery, Darryl; H. Greeley, Elizabeth; Lust, George; Segre, Mariangela; K. Smith, Gail; D. Stowe, Howard

doi:10.2460/javma.2002.220.1315

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Effects of diet restriction on life span and age-related changes in dogs

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Richard D. Kealy

Dennis F. Lawler

Joan M. Ballam

Abstract

Abstract Objective —To evaluate the effects of 25% diet restriction on life span of dogs and on markers of aging. Design —Paired feeding study. Animals —48 Labrador Retrievers. Procedures —Dogs were paired, and 1 dog in each pair was fed 25% less food than its pair-mate from 8 weeks of age until dea...

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