Cats with heart disease often appear healthy until their heart is failing. Once diagnosed with heart failure, nutritional modifications can help support heart health.

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.

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.

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

Nutrition plays a critical role in successful feline reproduction and in supporting development and growth of healthy kittens before and after birth.

Maintaining a lean, healthy body condition in kittens can help prevent obesity and related health conditions in later years.

Nutrition that addresses the unique nutrient requirements of adult cats can help them live long, healthy lives.

From affection to veterinary health care, learn what your cat needs to thrive.