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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

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

Feline Struvite Urolithiasis

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Feline Struvite Urolithiasis

Nutrition plays an important role in managing struvite urolithiasis and reducing the risk of recurrence in cats.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

Nutrition plays an important role in managing idiopathic cystitis and reducing the risk of recurrence.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Urinary Tract Infections

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Feline Urinary Tract Infections

Although urinary tract infections are not directly affected by diet, they are associated with other conditions that are nutritionally responsive.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Urinary Tract Infections

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Canine Urinary Tract Infections

Although urinary tract infections are not directly affected by diet, they are associated with other conditions that are nutritionally responsive.

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1 min to 5 min

Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs

Nutritional support is an important part of a multimodal management plan for dogs with acute pancreatitis.

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1 min to 5 min

Hyperlipidemia In Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Hyperlipidemia In Dogs

Nutrition plays an important role in the management of hyperlipidemia in dogs.

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1 min to 5 min

Halitosis in Dogs and Cats

Dental/Oral Health Disorders

Halitosis in Dogs and Cats

Nutrition can play a role in the management of halitosis in pets.

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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

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