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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats

Cardiovascular Disorders

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats

Cats with heart disease often appear healthy until their heart is failing. Once diagnosed with heart failure, nutritional modifications can help support heart health.

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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Feline Constipation and Megacolon

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Feline Constipation and Megacolon

Water, dietary fiber and diet digestibility are important to the nutritional management of cats with constipation, obstipation and megacolon.

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1 min to 5 min

Pancreatitis in Cats

Pancreatic Disorders

Pancreatitis in Cats

Nutrition plays an important role in a multimodal management plan for cats with pancreatitis.

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1 min to 5 min