Short-term diet modification is an important part of any treatment plan for acute gastroenteropathy.

Nutrition and feeding practices are critical to the supportive care of dogs with megaesophagus.

Feeding practices and environmental management may help reduce the risk of gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) development.

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.

Cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) often appear healthy. If clinical signs do occur, then nutritional modifications can be an important part of patient care.

Short-term diet modification is an important part of managing acute gastroenteropathy in cats.

View a short video about the ACVIM classification of heart disease.

Frédéric Gaschen, Dr.med.vet., Dr.habil., with Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, explains when to suspect a dog's diet as a potential cause of chronic diarrhea and what to consider when choosing an elimination diet.​

Share these tips with pet owners to help them understand what makes a food elimination trial successful.