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
Nutritional Assessment
This short, screening diet history form is a practical, easy-to-use document that can help clients provide important information about their pets’ diets.
1 min to 5 min
Microbiome
Decades of research into the microbiome and nutritional interventions such as prebiotics and probiotics reveals how diet influences the gut microbiome and ultimately contributes to pet health.
20+ minutes
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
Nutritional Assessment
An extended nutritional evaluation is important for pets at risk for nutrition-related problems.
1 min to 5 min
Nutritional Assessment
Pets should be evaluated for the presence of nutrition-related risk factors as part of a screening nutritional assessment.
1 min to 5 min