Cardiovascular Disorders
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) caused by taurine deficiency in cats was once a common diagnosis for feline heart disease. Today, DCM accounts for less than 10% of feline heart disease. Good nutrition plays many roles in heart health.
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Cardiovascular Disorders
Cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) often appear healthy. If clinical signs do occur, then nutritional modifications can be an important part of patient care.
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Abnormal Body Condition
When unexplained weight loss occurs, assess the pet’s diet, energy needs, and appetite. Targeted nutrition can help the pet regain a healthy weight and body condition.
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Abnormal Body Condition
Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of lean body mass that occurs unrelated to disease. Targeted nutrition may help delay some changes in body weight and body composition of older pets.
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Abnormal Body Condition
Cachexia is the loss of lean body mass and body weight that occurs with disease, and targeted nutrition can help address this adverse condition.
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Abnormal Body Condition
Obesity has many adverse impacts on pet health. Dietary therapy is a cornerstone of weight management in dogs and cats.
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Cardiovascular Disorders
A novel nutritional intervention can help improve heart function and slow disease progression in dogs with early stage MMVD.
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Cardiovascular Disorders
Cats with heart disease often appear healthy until their heart is failing. Once diagnosed with heart failure, nutritional modifications can help support heart health.
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Cardiovascular Disorders
Nutrition can play an important role in helping to manage the clinical signs that occur when the heart no longer adequately compensates for changes associated with heart disease.
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