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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs

Dietary modification can be an important component of a long-term management plan for dogs with chronic pancreatitis.

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1 min to 5 min

Early Diagnosis and Intervention Benefit Canine Osteoarthritis Patients

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Early Diagnosis and Intervention Benefit Canine Osteoarthritis Patients

Read about the strategies, including nutrition, Bryan Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR utilizes early in osteoarthritis management.

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1 min to 5 min

Maintaining Hydration in Cats With CKD

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Maintaining Hydration in Cats With CKD

Jessica Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, explains the dangers of dehydration in cats with chronic kidney disease and provides strategies to help owners assess and address cat hydration status.

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1 min to 5 min

Management of Obesity in Cats

Abnormal Body Condition

Management of Obesity in Cats

Management of obesity in cats

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1 min to 5 min

Challenges in Feeding Dogs and Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Challenges in Feeding Dogs and Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease

A poor appetite and weight loss are common in chronic kidney disease (CKD) making nutritional intervention crucial to successful case management.

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6 min to 10 min

Feline Hepatic Lipidosis

Hepatic Disorders

Feline Hepatic Lipidosis

Prompt and intensive nutritional support is fundamental to the treatment of hepatic lipidosis in cats.

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1 min to 5 min

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs

Nutritional support is a valuable adjunct in the management of dogs with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome: Preserving Quality of Life for Owners and Senior Dogs

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome: Preserving Quality of Life for Owners and Senior Dogs

Read perspectives on CDS and its management from veterinary behaviorist Dr. Marie Hopfensperger.

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1 min to 5 min

Tips for a Pet-Friendly Relocation

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Tips for a Pet-Friendly Relocation

If you are planning a relocation to a new home, follow the tips to help your pet throughout the process.

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1 min to 5 min

Tips to Comfort Cats and Dogs with Separation Anxiety

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Tips to Comfort Cats and Dogs with Separation Anxiety

You can help ease your pet’s separation anxiety.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Feline Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis

Nutrition plays an important role in reducing the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate urolithiasis in cats.

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1 min to 5 min

Cardiac Conditions

Cardiovascular Conditions

Cardiac Conditions

Learn about new roles for nutrients for pets with heart disease.

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6 min to 10 min