THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

Diet may play a role in hip dysplasia and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.

Cachexia is the loss of lean body mass and body weight that occurs with disease, and targeted nutrition can help address this adverse condition.

Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in dogs.

Nutrition can play an important role in the management of canine struvite urolithiasis.

Learn why multimodal therapeutic plans for dogs and cats with acute gastroenteritis need to include nutritional support alongside treatment of the underlying cause, correction of fluid deficits, and control of nausea and/or pain.

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

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.

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.

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.

Learn about the role of nutrition in managing dogs and cats with chronic enteropathies. The different categories of diets available and which patients may benefit most from their use are discussed.

Learn how increased knowledge of the intestinal microbiome has resulted in increased use of nutritional strategies and adoption of fecal microbiota transplantation to manage chronic enteropathies in dogs.

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.