Useful information about the needs of cats and dogs with nutritionally sensitive health conditions.
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Hepatic Disorders
Prompt and intensive nutritional support is fundamental to the treatment of hepatic lipidosis in cats.
1 min to 5 min
In addition to medical management, intensive nutritional support is essential for cats diagnosed with cholangitis.
Pancreatic Disorders
Nutrition is integral to the successful management of diabetic cats.
Renal & Urinary Disorders
Although urinary tract infections are not directly affected by diet, they are associated with other conditions that are nutritionally responsive.
Nutrition plays an important role in reducing the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate urolithiasis in dogs.
Nutrition can play an important role in the management of canine struvite urolithiasis.
Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Idiopathic epilepsy is the #1 chronic neurologic condition diagnosed in dogs.
Cardiovascular Disorders
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) caused by taurine deficiency in cats was once a common diagnosis for feline heart disease. Today, DCM accounts for less than 10% of feline heart disease. Good nutrition plays many roles in heart health.