THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION
THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION
Useful information about the needs of cats and dogs with nutritionally sensitive health conditions.
Resources
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
Cardiovascular Conditions
Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease
Read about the science behind a novel nutritional intervention for dogs with early stage MMVD.
6 min to 10 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Why Distinguish Between Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea
Identifying which part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is involved is a first step in diagnosing GI problems.
1 min to 5 min
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.
1 min to 5 min
Pancreatic Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs
Nutrition plays an important role in the management of diabetic dogs.
1 min to 5 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Fiber-Responsive Colitis and Large Bowel Diarrhea in Dogs
Addition of dietary fiber is key to managing dogs with fiber-responsive colitis and chronic idiopathic large bowel diarrhea.
1 min to 5 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Canine Immunosuppressant-Responsive Enteropathy (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
Diet modification can play an important role in a multimodal approach to managing dogs with immunosuppressant-responsive enteropathy.
6 min to 10 min
Renal & Urinary Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Cats
Nutritional management is a cornerstone of health care for cats with chronic kidney disease.
1 min to 5 min