THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION
THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION
Useful information about the needs of cats and dogs with nutritionally sensitive health conditions.
Resources
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Food-Responsive Enteropathy (Diarrhea) in Dogs
A diet change is the leading nutritional strategy for managing dogs with food-responsive enteropathy.
1 min to 5 min
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.
1 min to 5 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Feline Acute Gastroenteropathy
Short-term diet modification is an important part of managing acute gastroenteropathy in cats.
1 min to 5 min
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.
1 min to 5 min
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.
1 min to 5 min
Abnormal Body Condition
Management of Obesity in Cats
Management of obesity in cats
1 min to 5 min
Renal & Urinary Disorders
Challenges in Feeding Dogs and Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease
A poor appetite and weight loss are common in chronic kidney disease (CKD) making nutritional intervention crucial to successful case management.
6 min to 10 min
Hepatic Disorders
Feline Hepatic Lipidosis
Prompt and intensive nutritional support is fundamental to the treatment of hepatic lipidosis in cats.
1 min to 5 min
Pancreatic Disorders
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs
Nutritional support is a valuable adjunct in the management of dogs with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
1 min to 5 min
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.
1 min to 5 min
Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Tips for a Pet-Friendly Relocation
If you are planning a relocation to a new home, follow the tips to help your pet throughout the process.
1 min to 5 min
Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Tips to Comfort Cats and Dogs with Separation Anxiety
You can help ease your pet’s separation anxiety.
1 min to 5 min