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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

Useful information about the needs of cats and dogs with nutritionally sensitive health conditions.

Resources

Unique Characteristics of Food-Responsive Disease in Cats

Dermatological Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders

Unique Characteristics of Food-Responsive Disease in Cats

Learn why food allergy is difficult to diagnose in cats, when to perform a diet elimination trial, which type of diet is preferred for food trials, and potential challenges associated with diet trials in cats.

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1 min to 5 min

Food Trials in Dogs: Updates and Communication Tips

Dermatological Disorders

Food Trials in Dogs: Updates and Communication Tips

Client education, communication, and follow-up are essential components of a successful diet elimination trial. Galia Sheinberg, MVZ, ESP, DLACVD, answers common questions about this important diagnostic tool. 

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1 min to 5 min

Communicating With Pet Owners About Canine and Feline Obesity

Abnormal Body Condition, Excess Body Weight

Communicating With Pet Owners About Canine and Feline Obesity

Positive, productive client conversations about pet obesity are possible through the use of communication strategies focused on health-related outcomes, quality of life, and the importance of the human-animal bond. 

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1 min to 5 min

A Comprehensive Approach to NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT OF CANINE IDIOPATHIC EPILEPSY

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

A Comprehensive Approach to NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT OF CANINE IDIOPATHIC EPILEPSY

Metabolic dysfunction in the brain is both a cause and a consequence of epileptic seizures. Learn how diet, as part of a comprehensive approach to managing epilepsy, may reduce seizure frequency and improve a dog’s quality of life.

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20+ minutes

Dietary Strategies for Dogs and Cats With Chronic Enteropathies

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Dietary Strategies for Dogs and Cats With Chronic Enteropathies

Learn about the role of nutrition in managing dogs and cats with chronic enteropathies. The different categories of diets available and which patients may benefit most from their use are discussed.

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1 min to 5 min

 Nutritional Management of Acute Gastroenteritis

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutritional Management of Acute Gastroenteritis

Learn why multimodal therapeutic plans for dogs and cats with acute gastroenteritis need to include nutritional support alongside treatment of the underlying cause, correction of fluid deficits, and control of nausea and/or pain.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Epilepsy

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Canine Epilepsy

In this brief video, Raj Naik, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), explains how MCT-supplemented diets can support seizure control by fuelling the brain with ketones.

Hyperlipidemia in Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Hyperlipidemia in Dogs

In this brief video, Martha G. Cline DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), discusses hyperlipidemia in dogs and shares quick tips and nutritional strategies to help manage the condition.

Obesity in Dogs and Cats

Excess Body Weight

Obesity in Dogs and Cats

In this brief video, Michael (Mike) T. Robbins, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), shares tips on how veterinary professionals can support healthier outcomes through targeted nutrition and regular monitoring

Chronic Enteropathy in Dogs

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chronic Enteropathy in Dogs

In this brief video, Raj Naik, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), outlines how nutritional intervention can help manage symptoms and reduce the need for invasive diagnostics.

Zinc Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs

Dermatological Disorders, Ingredients in Pet Food

Zinc Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs

In this brief video, Michael (Mike) T. Robbins, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), reviews the two clinical syndromes of zinc responsive dermatosis and outlines how targeted nutritional strategies can support diagnosis and management, often leading to improvement within weeks.

Changing Paradigms in Diarrhea Management: A Panel Discussion

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Changing Paradigms in Diarrhea Management: A Panel Discussion

In this adaptation of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum Round Table 2024, learn from an expert panel why the focus should be avoiding antibiotics in acute diarrhea, how to manage cases, especially with diet, and how to effectively communicate these shifts in management.

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6 min to 10 min