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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

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Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Dogs

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Dogs

Diet plays an important role in the management of dogs with protein-losing enteropathy.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Canine Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)

Feeding practices and environmental management may help reduce the risk of gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) development.

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1 min to 5 min

Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs

Dermatological Disorders

Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs

Nutritional management usually leads to resolution of clinical signs for dogs with zinc-responsive dermatosis.

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1 min to 5 min

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Cats

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Cats

Nutritional management is a cornerstone of health care for cats with chronic kidney disease.

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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

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

Diagnostic Considerations for Dogs With Chronic Diarrhea: Why Diet Makes a Difference

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diagnostic Considerations for Dogs With Chronic Diarrhea: Why Diet Makes a Difference

Frédéric Gaschen, Dr.med.vet., Dr.habil., with Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, explains when to suspect a dog's diet as a potential cause of chronic diarrhea and what to consider when choosing an elimination diet.​

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1 min to 5 min

Portosystemic Shunts and Hepatic Encephalopathy

Hepatic Disorders

Portosystemic Shunts and Hepatic Encephalopathy

Targeted nutrition can help manage clinical signs and improve quality of life in pets with portosystemic shunts.

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1 min to 5 min

Protein-Losing Nephropathy in Dogs and Cats

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Protein-Losing Nephropathy in Dogs and Cats

Management of protein-losing nephropathy relies on nutritional modifications.

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1 min to 5 min

Food-Responsive Enteropathy (Diarrhea) in Dogs

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Food-Responsive Enteropathy (Diarrhea) in Dogs

A diet change is the leading nutritional strategy for managing dogs with food-responsive enteropathy.

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1 min to 5 min

Diet Elimination Trials

Dermatological Disorders

Diet Elimination Trials

Diet elimination trials are the gold standard for the diagnosis of food allergies and food intolerances.

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1 min to 5 min