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.

Diet modification is a key component of therapeutic plans for managing dogs and cats with intestinal dysbiosis.

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

Nutritional interventions are an important part of the management of cats with chronic gastroenteropathy.

Water, dietary fiber and diet digestibility are important to the nutritional management of cats with constipation, obstipation and megacolon.

Good nutrition is essential to ensure a strong immune system throughout the life of cats and dogs. Age, disease or stress can all affect the immune system. Diet plays an important role to optimize immune function and ultimately strengthen the natural defense and immune response.

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.​