THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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.

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.

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

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

A novel nutritional intervention can help improve heart function and slow disease progression in dogs with early stage MMVD.

Nutrition and feeding practices are critical to the supportive care of dogs with megaesophagus.

Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common heart disease in dogs. Learn about specific nutrients that play key roles in cardiac health for dogs with MMVD.

Diet plays an important role in the management of dogs with protein-losing enteropathy.

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

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

Nutritional management is a cornerstone of health care for cats with chronic kidney disease.

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