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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

Antibiotic-Responsive Enteropathy: Does It Exist?

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Antibiotic-Responsive Enteropathy: Does It Exist?

Discover how chronic enteropathy management has evolved as more is learned about the intestinal microbiota, the impact of antibiotics on it, and the concern for development of bacterial resistance to antimicrobials.

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1 min to 5 min

Diagnosis and Clinical Interpretation of Intestinal Dysbiosis

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diagnosis and Clinical Interpretation of Intestinal Dysbiosis

Jan Suchodolski, Dr. med. vet., PhD, AGAF, DACVM, explains why intestinal dysbiosis is relevant to dogs and cats with chronic enteropathy, how its presence can be assessed, and what management options are available.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding Management for Dogs With Chronic Kidney Disease and Proteinuria

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Feeding Management for Dogs With Chronic Kidney Disease and Proteinuria

Discover the critical role of nutrition, especially dietary modification and feeding management, in caring for dogs with chronic kidney disease and proteinuria.

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1 min to 5 min

The Importance of Nutrition in Feline Chronic Kidney Disease

Renal & Urinary Disorders

The Importance of Nutrition in Feline Chronic Kidney Disease

The value of feeding a therapeutic diet to cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been documented in several studies. Dr. Jessica Quimby explains how and why nutrition is a critical part of CKD patient management.

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1 min to 5 min

Strategies to Improve Renal Diet Acceptance in Cats

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Strategies to Improve Renal Diet Acceptance in Cats

Cats with chronic kidney disease often experience nausea, which can affect their appetite and food intake. Pet owners can try different approaches to help increase a cat’s acceptance of a diet and daily calorie intake.

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1 min to 5 min

Tips for a Pet-Friendly Relocation

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Tips to Comfort Cats and Dogs with Separation Anxiety

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Tips to Comfort Cats and Dogs with Separation Anxiety

You can help ease your pet’s separation anxiety.

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1 min to 5 min

Tips for Easing Your Dog's Fear of Fireworks

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Tips for Easing Your Dog's Fear of Fireworks

If your dog is afraid of fireworks, you can help ease the fear.

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1 min to 5 min

How to Help Dogs Afraid of Thunderstorms

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

How to Help Dogs Afraid of Thunderstorms

You can help ease your dog’s fear of thunderstorms.

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1 min to 5 min

How to Cope with Puppy Separation Anxiety

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

How to Cope with Puppy Separation Anxiety

Here are several tips to help ease your puppy’s anxiety when left alone.

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1 min to 5 min

Atopy (Atopic Dermatitis)

Dermatological Disorders

Atopy (Atopic Dermatitis)

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

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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