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.
1 min to 5 min
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.
1 min to 5 min
Cardiovascular Disorders
A novel dietary intervention for dogs with early stage myxomatous mitral valve disease
20+ minutes
Cardiovascular Disorders
View a short video about the ACVIM classification of heart disease.
1 min to 5 min
Cardiovascular Disorders
Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common heart disease in dogs. Learn about specific nutrients that play key roles in cardiac health for dogs with MMVD.
6 min to 10 min
Kitten
Neutered cats are predisposed to becoming overweight or obese.
11 min to 15 min
Kitten, Practice Scenario
Meet Kitty, a kitten newly adopted from an animal shelter.
Kitten
Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.
1 min to 5 min
Kitten, Puppy
Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.
1 min to 5 min