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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

Zinc Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs

Dermatological Disorders, Ingredients in Pet Food

Zinc Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs

In this brief video, Michael (Mike) T. Robbins, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), reviews the two clinical syndromes of zinc responsive dermatosis and outlines how targeted nutritional strategies can support diagnosis and management, often leading to improvement within weeks.

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

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

Important Nutritional Considerations in Management of Atopic Dermatitis

Dermatological Disorders

Important Nutritional Considerations in Management of Atopic Dermatitis

Board-certified veterinary dermatologist Domenico Santoro explains which nutrients are critical to managing dogs with atopic dermatitis and why nutrition needs to be part of a multimodal approach to their management.

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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

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Multimodal strategies that include targeted nutrition may help manage signs and slow progression of cognitive dysfunction syndrome in 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

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

Canine Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Canine Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)

Feeding practices and environmental management may help reduce the risk of gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) development.

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1 min to 5 min

Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs

Dermatological Disorders

Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs

Nutritional management usually leads to resolution of clinical signs for dogs with zinc-responsive dermatosis.

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1 min to 5 min

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Dogs

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Dogs

Nutritional management plays a key role in caring for dogs with chronic kidney disease.

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1 min to 5 min