Methods and compositions for improving quality of life and increasing activity in aging and chronically ill mammals
Methods for improving quality of life and/or increasing activity in an aging and/or chronically ill mammal via administration of a composition of egg powder protein are provided.
1. A method for increasing mobility and activity in an aging dog, said method comprising administering orally to the aging dog on a daily basis a composition comprising fertilized egg yolk powder in an amount ranging from about 200-1000 mg/kg/day so that mobility and activity in the aging dog are increased as compared to prior to administering said composition.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the dog has rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein the dog has hip dysplasia.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein the dog received long-term oral corticosteroid administration.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein the dog has a chronic disease associated with lean body mass wasting.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein the fertilized egg yolk derived product is FORTETROPIN.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein the composition comprises avian follistatin.