If you are interested in learning what some feline experts do to manage their dysrexic patients, watch on demand for Feeding the Finicky Feline.

Sarah M. A. Caney, BVSc, PhD, DSAM (Feline), MRCVS

Encouraging cats to consume more water is an important recommendation in a number of situations, including conditions associated with polyuria or increased fluid loss, lower urinary tract disease, chronic constipation and advanced age. Using different cases from her practice, Dr. Caney provides suggestions for supporting patient hydration and encouraging voluntary fluid intake.

Andrew Sparkes, BVetMEd, PhD, DECVIM, MANZCS, MRCVS

Cats are efficient at maintaining hydration. However, those cats with certain health conditions may benefit from greater total water intake. Dr. Sparkes provides a brief overview of feline hydration and the conditions in which water intake may be critical for health.

Brian Zanghi, PhD

Studies have indicated that water supplements can be highly palatable to cats. These studies demonstrated that cats not only drink more liquid, but maintained higher liquid intake when given access to nutrient-enriched water. Consequently, urine volume increased and urine specific gravity decreased. Cats that need greater hydration would benefit from a water supplement.

Brian Zanghi

Several studies support the use of nutrition in the management of brain health across the various life stages of dogs. DHA is critical for puppy brain and vision development, while medium-chain triglycerides help "feed" an aging brain. Explore numerous studies which show the benefits of nutritional intervention in cognitive decline, cognitive dysfunction syndrome and idiopathic epilepsy.

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM

Valerie Parker, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN

Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD

Joerg Steiner med.vet., Dr.med.vet., PhD, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA, AGAF

Stefan Unterer, riv.-Doz., Dr. med. vet., Dr. habil., DipECVIM-CA

Our understanding of the gut microbiome is rapidly evolving, but is our case management of diarrhea evolving with it? In this roundtable discussion with Q&A, leading experts discuss key aspects of managing acute and chronic diarrhea in dogs and cats, with a focus on providing practical and evidence-based advice for veterinarians. Specific topics include methods for evaluating the presence of dysbiosis, conducting elimination diet trials, benefits of fiber and other dietary interventions, identifying when fecal microbiota transfer (FMT) is appropriate, and how to perform FMT when indicated.

Ebenezer Satyaraj, PhD

Discover the answers to two key questions: Why enhance the immune health of healthy dogs and cats? and How can food influence the immune system? Dr. Ebenezer Satyaraj shares findings from studies into immune and gut health benefits of adding bovine colostrum to diets.

Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

A number of positive effects have been documented in healthy research dogs and cats while being fed bovine colostrum-supplemented food. Dr. Michael Lappin discusses potential clinical uses of bovine colostrum-supplemented food using three common clinical problems in cats and dogs as examples.

Glen Davison, PhD

Bovine colostrum has received considerable attention as a dietary supplement that may confer immune and gut health benefits. Explore the research that indicates the beneficial effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on immune function and intestinal integrity in people during acute and chronic exercise-induced stress.