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.

This short, screening diet history form is a practical, easy-to-use document that can help clients provide important information about their pets’ diets.

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.

A novel dietary intervention for dogs with early stage myxomatous mitral valve disease

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

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.

An extended nutritional evaluation is important for pets at risk for nutrition-related problems.

Pets should be evaluated for the presence of nutrition-related risk factors as part of a screening nutritional assessment.