PETS AGE
MUCH FASTER
THAN PEOPLE
Dogs and cats age differently to people, and major health changes can occur much earlier in their lives. Some pets can be considered "middle aged" at 7 (or 5 in the case of giant breed dogs). Pets generally reach “retirement age” at 11, and often develop many of the same age-related issues seen in older people.
AGING HAPPENS
FROM THE INSIDE OUT
At Hill’s, we’ve been studying how nutrition impacts pets’ cell function for over a decade. We learned the ageing process is complex, slowing pets down both mentally and physically.
Pets' cell functions change from around 7 years age
Each column (vertical line) in the following maps represents a different pet, and each row (horizontal line) represents a specific cell function. These maps give us an overview of how cell functions change in pets as they age over time.
Compared to younger dogs and cats, older pets have different cell functions. For example, the ability to build muscle mass is higher in younger pets than in older pets. Inflammatory
processes on the other hand
are higher in older pets than in younger pets, and this may impact cognitive brain functions.
Through our
research
we were able to identify these changes and develop Youthful Vitality.
YOUR PET’S FOOD
CAN
MAKE
A DIFFERENCE
Hill's SCIENCE PLAN Senior Vitality was developed with the changing biology of your adult 7+ pet in mind. This breakthrough nutrition is made with our proprietary recipe of natural ingredients including fruits, vegetables, fatty
acids
and antioxidants plus added
vitamins,minerals
and amino acids — all working together to fight the signs of ageing
See the benefits:
Watch for these 5 signs of
ageing
Just like with people, age can slowly creep up on pets. You may not realise your furry friend is starting to display some age-related changes. Look out for these signs and be sure to visit your vet if you’ve seen them experience:
1
Confusion
DIfficulty managing daily things like finding the door
2
Withdrawal
Socialises less than before with owner and other pets
3
Sleep routine changes
Change in sleep patterns, more awake at night
4
Accidents
Starts having accidents, despite being toilet-trained
5
Fatigue
Plays less, sleeps more
