A pet food, formulated for elderly pets, that comprises sources of calcium, zinc and an antioxidant such as beta- carotene

摘要

A method is provided for improving the condition and/or increasing the longevity of elderly pets. The elderly pet is administered an effective amount of a nutritional composition which contains a calcium source and an antioxidant source, such as of vitamins or vitamin precursors which have antioxidant properties. Examples of such vitamins and precursors include beta -carotene and vitamin E.