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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

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Dietary management of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD)

Cardiovascular Disorders

Dietary management of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD)

Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common heart disease in dogs. Learn about specific nutrients that play key roles in cardiac health for dogs with MMVD.

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6 min to 10 min

Stress-Related Behavioral Disorders

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Stress-Related Behavioral Disorders

Nutrition may help reduce stress-related anxiety and behavioral disorders in pets.

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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

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Dogs

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Dogs

Nutritional management plays a key role in caring for dogs with chronic kidney disease.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Struvite Urolithiasis

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Feline Struvite Urolithiasis

Nutrition plays an important role in managing struvite urolithiasis and reducing the risk of recurrence in cats.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

Nutrition plays an important role in managing idiopathic cystitis and reducing the risk of recurrence.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Urinary Tract Infections

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Feline Urinary Tract Infections

Although urinary tract infections are not directly affected by diet, they are associated with other conditions that are nutritionally responsive.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Urinary Tract Infections

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Canine Urinary Tract Infections

Although urinary tract infections are not directly affected by diet, they are associated with other conditions that are nutritionally responsive.

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1 min to 5 min

Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs

Nutritional support is an important part of a multimodal management plan for dogs with acute pancreatitis.

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1 min to 5 min

Hyperlipidemia In Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Hyperlipidemia In Dogs

Nutrition plays an important role in the management of hyperlipidemia in dogs.

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1 min to 5 min