Useful information about the needs of cats and dogs with nutritionally sensitive health conditions.
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Gastrointestinal Disorders
Short-term diet modification is an important part of any treatment plan for acute gastroenteropathy.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition and feeding practices are critical to the supportive care of dogs with megaesophagus.
Feeding practices and environmental management may help reduce the risk of gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) development.
Diet modification is a key component of therapeutic plans for managing dogs and cats with intestinal dysbiosis.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Diet may play a role in developmental orthopedic conditions and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.
Diet may play a role in hip dysplasia and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.
Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in dogs.
Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in cats.
Cardiovascular Disorders
Cats with heart disease often appear healthy until their heart is failing. Once diagnosed with heart failure, nutritional modifications can help support heart health.