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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

Developmental Orthopedic Conditions

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Developmental Orthopedic Conditions

Diet may play a role in developmental orthopedic conditions and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Hip Dysplasia

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Canine Hip Dysplasia

Diet may play a role in hip dysplasia and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Chronic Gastroenteropathy

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Feline Chronic Gastroenteropathy

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

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6 min to 10 min

Food-Responsive Enteropathy in Cats

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Food-Responsive Enteropathy in Cats

Diet plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of cats with food-responsive enteropathy.

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1 min to 5 min

Gingivitis & Periodontitis in Dogs and Cats

Dental/Oral Health Disorders

Gingivitis & Periodontitis in Dogs and Cats

Nutrition can play a role in the prevention and management of periodontal disease in dogs and cats.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Acute Gastroenteritis / Gastroenteropathy

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Canine Acute Gastroenteritis / Gastroenteropathy

Short-term diet modification is an important part of any treatment plan for acute gastroenteropathy.

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1 min to 5 min

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Cats

Cardiovascular Disorders

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Cats

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Sarcopenia in Dogs and Cats

Abnormal Body Condition

Sarcopenia in Dogs and Cats

Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of lean body mass that occurs unrelated to disease. Targeted nutrition may help delay some changes in body weight and body composition of older pets.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Chronic Hepatitis

Hepatic Disorders

Canine Chronic Hepatitis

Diet plays a key role in the management of canine chronic hepatitis.

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1 min to 5 min

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats

Cardiovascular Disorders

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats

Cats with heart disease often appear healthy until their heart is failing. Once diagnosed with heart failure, nutritional modifications can help support heart health.

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1 min to 5 min

Tips for Easing Your Dog's Fear of Fireworks

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Tips for Easing Your Dog's Fear of Fireworks

If your dog is afraid of fireworks, you can help ease the fear.

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1 min to 5 min

How to Cope with Puppy Separation Anxiety

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

How to Cope with Puppy Separation Anxiety

Here are several tips to help ease your puppy’s anxiety when left alone.

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1 min to 5 min