Diet may play a role in developmental orthopedic conditions and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.

Diet may play a role in hip dysplasia and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.

Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in dogs.

Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in cats.

Nutritional strategies can improve recovery from orthopedic injuries in pets.

Water is an essential nutrient and is considered the nutrient most critical for survival. Losses in body water of just 10-15% can cause death, with animals able to tolerate much higher fat or protein losses.

Water is vital to health. How much water should pets drink, are there differences between cats and dogs, and how can pets be encouraged to drink?

Read about the strategies, including nutrition, Bryan Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR utilizes early in osteoarthritis management.

Nutrition plays an important role in the management of hyperlipidemia in dogs.