Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Other Forms of Muscle Wasting ...

hyperthyroidism and diabetes. Of 255 clinically normal older cats evaluated, 38% had evidence of muscle wasting, with a progressive rise in prevalence as the cats’ life stage advanced from mature to senior and geriatric. An even higher prevalence of muscle wasting (>75%) occurs in cats with chronic kidney disease and hyperthyroidism. ................
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