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?

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

Nutrition is integral to the successful management of diabetic cats.

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

Nutrition plays an important role in a multimodal management plan for cats with pancreatitis.

Nutritional support is an important part of a multimodal management plan for dogs with acute pancreatitis.

Dietary modification can be an important component of a long-term management plan for dogs with chronic pancreatitis.

Nutritional support is a valuable adjunct in the management of dogs with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.