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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

Applications for HYDROLYZED PROTEIN DIETS in Dermatologic and Gastrointestinal Diseases

Dermatological Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders

Applications for HYDROLYZED PROTEIN DIETS in Dermatologic and Gastrointestinal Diseases

Learn about adverse food reactions and how hydrolyzed protein diets can be used for the management of certain skin and gastrointestinal conditions.

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16 min to 20 min

Changing Paradigms in Diarrhea Management: A Panel Discussion

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Changing Paradigms in Diarrhea Management: A Panel Discussion

In this adaptation of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum Round Table 2024, learn from an expert panel why the focus should be avoiding antibiotics in acute diarrhea, how to manage cases, especially with diet, and how to effectively communicate these shifts in management.

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6 min to 10 min

Obesity in Dogs and Cats

Excess Body Weight

Obesity in Dogs and Cats

In this brief video, Michael (Mike) T. Robbins, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), shares tips on how veterinary professionals can support healthier outcomes through targeted nutrition and regular monitoring

Chronic Enteropathy in Dogs

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chronic Enteropathy in Dogs

In this brief video, Raj Naik, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), outlines how nutritional intervention can help manage symptoms and reduce the need for invasive diagnostics.

Zinc Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs

Dermatological Disorders, Ingredients in Pet Food

Zinc Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs

In this brief video, Michael (Mike) T. Robbins, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), reviews the two clinical syndromes of zinc responsive dermatosis and outlines how targeted nutritional strategies can support diagnosis and management, often leading to improvement within weeks.

Canine Epilepsy

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Canine Epilepsy

In this brief video, Raj Naik, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), explains how MCT-supplemented diets can support seizure control by fuelling the brain with ketones.

Hyperlipidemia in Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Hyperlipidemia in Dogs

In this brief video, Martha G. Cline DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), discusses hyperlipidemia in dogs and shares quick tips and nutritional strategies to help manage the condition.

Why Your Pet Is Not Being Prescribed Antibiotics for Diarrhea

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Why Your Pet Is Not Being Prescribed Antibiotics for Diarrhea

Therapeutic protocols are modified when new information becomes available. One recent protocol change concerns antibiotic use for diarrhea. Share this handout with clients to help explain why antibiotic use for diarrhea is not recommended.

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1 min to 5 min