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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

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

Gingivitis & Periodontitis in Dogs and Cats

Dental/Oral Health Disorders

Gingivitis & Periodontitis in Dogs and Cats

Nutrition can play a role in the prevention and management of periodontal disease in dogs and cats.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Acute Gastroenteritis / Gastroenteropathy

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Canine Acute Gastroenteritis / Gastroenteropathy

Short-term diet modification is an important part of any treatment plan for acute gastroenteropathy.

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1 min to 5 min

Tips to Comfort Cats and Dogs with Separation Anxiety

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Tips to Comfort Cats and Dogs with Separation Anxiety

You can help ease your pet’s separation anxiety.

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1 min to 5 min

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Cats

Cardiovascular Disorders

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Cats

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Sarcopenia in Dogs and Cats

Abnormal Body Condition

Sarcopenia in Dogs and Cats

Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of lean body mass that occurs unrelated to disease. Targeted nutrition may help delay some changes in body weight and body composition of older pets.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Hepatic Lipidosis

Hepatic Disorders

Feline Hepatic Lipidosis

Prompt and intensive nutritional support is fundamental to the treatment of hepatic lipidosis in cats.

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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