Useful information about the needs of cats and dogs with nutritionally sensitive health conditions.
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Hepatic Disorders
Targeted nutrition can help manage clinical signs and improve quality of life in pets with portosystemic shunts.
1 min to 5 min
Prompt and intensive nutritional support is fundamental to the treatment of hepatic lipidosis in cats.
In addition to medical management, intensive nutritional support is essential for cats diagnosed with cholangitis.
Pancreatic Disorders
Nutrition is integral to the successful management of diabetic cats.
Dental/Oral Health Disorders
Nutrition can play a role in the prevention and management of periodontal disease in dogs and cats.
Nutrition can play a role in the management of halitosis in pets.
Nutrition plays an important role in a multimodal management plan for cats with pancreatitis.
Abnormal Body Condition
Obesity has many adverse impacts on pet health. Dietary therapy is a cornerstone of weight management in dogs and cats.
Cachexia is the loss of lean body mass and body weight that occurs with disease, and targeted nutrition can help address this adverse condition.