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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

Obesity in Dogs and Cats

Abnormal Body Condition

Obesity in Dogs and Cats

Obesity has many adverse impacts on pet health. Dietary therapy is a cornerstone of weight management in dogs and cats.

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Diabetes Mellitus in Cats

Pancreatic Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus in Cats

Nutrition is integral to the successful management of diabetic cats.

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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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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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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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Canine Chronic Hepatitis

Hepatic Disorders

Canine Chronic Hepatitis

Diet plays a key role in the management of canine chronic hepatitis.

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1 min to 5 min

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats

Cardiovascular Disorders

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats

Cats with heart disease often appear healthy until their heart is failing. Once diagnosed with heart failure, nutritional modifications can help support heart health.

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Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs

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

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Feline Chronic Enteropathy

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Feline Chronic Enteropathy

Diet modification can play either a central or an adjunct role in a multimodal approach to managing cats with chronic enteropathy.

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Feline Osteoarthritis

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Feline Osteoarthritis

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

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Why Distinguish Between Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Why Distinguish Between Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea

Identifying which part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is involved is a first step in diagnosing GI problems.

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Canine Epilepsy

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Canine Epilepsy

Feeding a diet containing medium chain triglycerides may be a useful adjunct to anticonvulsant medications in dogs with refractory idiopathic epilepsy.

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1 min to 5 min