Useful information about the needs of cats and dogs with nutritionally sensitive health conditions.
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Dental/Oral Health Disorders
Nutrition can play a role in the prevention and management of periodontal disease in dogs and cats.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition can play a role in the management of halitosis in pets.
Pancreatic Disorders
Nutrition plays an important role in a multimodal management plan for cats with pancreatitis.
Nutritional support is an important part of a multimodal management plan for dogs with acute pancreatitis.
Dietary modification can be an important component of a long-term management plan for dogs with chronic pancreatitis.
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Diet plays an important role in the management of dogs with protein-losing enteropathy.
Addition of dietary fiber is key to managing dogs with fiber-responsive colitis and chronic idiopathic large bowel diarrhea.
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.