MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF A COMPANION ANIMAL
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1. A management program for a companion animal, the program comprising:
- a. collecting footfall data of the companion animal by ambulating the companion animal from a first region of a pressure detection unit to a second region of the pressure detection unit;
b. analyzing the footfall data to convert said footfall data into movement data which is utilized in a biological age equation from a representative class of animals to determine a biological age for the companion animal;
c. comparing the biological age to a chronological age of the companion animal; and
d. using the comparison of the biological age to the chronological age to make changes for the companion animal to maintain, improve or enhance the biological age of the companion animal.
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Abstract
A management program for the benefit of a companion animal can maintain, enhance or improve the health and well-being of the companion animal. The management program can include recommendations for dietary modification, supplement administration, weight loss/management plans, physical activity recommendation, veterinary intervention and combinations thereof.
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1. A management program for a companion animal, the program comprising:
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a. collecting footfall data of the companion animal by ambulating the companion animal from a first region of a pressure detection unit to a second region of the pressure detection unit; b. analyzing the footfall data to convert said footfall data into movement data which is utilized in a biological age equation from a representative class of animals to determine a biological age for the companion animal; c. comparing the biological age to a chronological age of the companion animal; and d. using the comparison of the biological age to the chronological age to make changes for the companion animal to maintain, improve or enhance the biological age of the companion animal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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