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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

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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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

Chronic Enteropathy in Dogs

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chronic Enteropathy in Dogs

Nutrition can play an important role in diagnosis and management of dogs with chronic enteropathy.

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1 min to 5 min

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Cats

Cardiovascular Disorders

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Cats

Cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) often appear healthy. If clinical signs do occur, then nutritional modifications can be an important part of patient care.

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1 min to 5 min

Obesity in Dogs and Cats

Abnormal Body Condition

Obesity in Dogs and Cats

Obesity has many adverse impacts on pet health. Dietary therapy is a cornerstone of weight management in dogs and cats.

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1 min to 5 min

Unexplained Weight Loss

Abnormal Body Condition

Unexplained Weight Loss

When unexplained weight loss occurs, assess the pet’s diet, energy needs, and appetite. Targeted nutrition can help the pet regain a healthy weight and body condition.

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1 min to 5 min

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Dogs

Cardiovascular Disorders

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Dogs

Nutrition can play an important role in helping to manage the clinical signs that occur when the heart no longer adequately compensates for changes associated with heart disease.

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1 min to 5 min

Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs

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

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1 min to 5 min

Food Allergy and Food Intolerance

Dermatological Disorders

Food Allergy and Food Intolerance

Food allergies and food intolerances are types of adverse food reactions.

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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

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

Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Dogs

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Dogs

Diet plays an important role in the management of dogs with protein-losing enteropathy.

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1 min to 5 min