THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of lean body mass that occurs unrelated to disease. Targeted nutrition may help delay some changes in body weight and body composition of older pets.

Nutrition can be incorporated in a multimodal approach to managing atopic dermatitis in pets.

When unexplained weight loss occurs, assess the pet’s diet, energy needs, and appetite. Targeted nutrition can help the pet regain a healthy weight and body condition.

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

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.

Nutrition is integral to the successful management of diabetic cats.

The terms “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. How do they compare, and how are they diagnosed and managed?

Nutrition can play a role in the prevention and management of periodontal disease in dogs and cats.