Nutritional assessment uses an iterative process to make specific diet recommendations tailored to individual dogs and cats.

Various cooking processes are used in preparing commercial pet foods to ensure delivery of highly nutritious, palatable products. The methods used are determined by the final form (e.g., a dry or wet food), desired texture and visual properties, and packaging. Common forms of pet food include dry extruded kibbles and canned wet food.

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.