THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

The value of feeding a therapeutic diet to cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been documented in several studies. Dr. Jessica Quimby explains how and why nutrition is a critical part of CKD patient management.

Cats with chronic kidney disease often experience nausea, which can affect their appetite and food intake. Pet owners can try different approaches to help increase a cat’s acceptance of a diet and daily calorie intake.

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

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.

Therapeutic protocols are modified when new information becomes available. One recent protocol change concerns antibiotic use for diarrhea. Share this handout with clients to help explain why antibiotic use for diarrhea is not recommended.