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New Tool Can Assess Elderly Dogs' Frailty

Researchers have developed a tool that can aid owners and veterinarians in assessing an elderly dog's frailty. The tool - when coupled with simple assessments of body and muscle condition by the veterinarian - can predict likelihood of short-term (within six months) mortality and provide important data to owners faced with treatment and quality-of-life decisions for their aging dogs.

September 30, 2024


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