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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

Demystifying Adverse Food Reactions: A Panel Discussion

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Demystifying Adverse Food Reactions: A Panel Discussion

Learn more about elimination diet trials for pets with suspected adverse food reactions and how to address challenges pet owners may face during a dietary trial in this discussion featuring veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Domenico Santoro, and internal medicine specialist, Dr. Frédéric Gaschen.

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6 min to 10 min

Comprehensive Management of Feline CKD: A Panel Discussion

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Comprehensive Management of Feline CKD: A Panel Discussion

Learn more about nutritional intervention for feline CKD and how to partner with pet owners to improve adherence to your diagnostic and nutritional recommendations in this discussion, moderated by feline internal medicine specialist Dr. Andy Sparkes, featuring internal medicine specialist Dr. Jessica Quimby and Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® Dr. Lindsey Bullen.

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6 min to 10 min

Proactive Approach to Diagnosing and Managing Canine CDS: A Panel Discussion

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Proactive Approach to Diagnosing and Managing Canine CDS: A Panel Discussion

Read how to improve diagnosis of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome and about its comprehensive management, including nutritional intervention, in this discussion featuring veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon Dr. Tom Cardy and veterinary behaviorist Dr. Margaret Gruen. Also features remarks about cats and cognitive function.

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6 min to 10 min

Urolithiasis in Cats: Nutritional Management

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Urolithiasis in Cats: Nutritional Management

Feline urolithiasis may decrease quality of life, damage the human-animal bond, and lead to relinquishment or to elective euthanasia of the pet, making effective management crucial. Nutritional intervention is a key component of the management of struvite and calcium oxalate uroliths, the two most common types of uroliths in cats.

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20+ minutes

Feline Idiopathic Cystitis: Nutritional Management

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Feline Idiopathic Cystitis: Nutritional Management

Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) comprises 55–67% of feline lower urinary tract disease cases. FIC may cause significant morbidity and damage the human-animal bond, which may result in relinquishment of the cat or in elective euthanasia. Nutritional intervention—increasing water intake and feeding therapeutic urinary diets—plays a key role in FIC management.

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20+ minutes

Factors influencing urolithiasis in pets

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Factors influencing urolithiasis in pets

Struvite and calcium oxalate (CaOx) are the most common uroliths in cats and dogs. What roles do the frequently considered factors of urine pH, diet, and urinary crystals play?

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6 min to 10 min

Challenges in Feeding Dogs and Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Challenges in Feeding Dogs and Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease

A poor appetite and weight loss are common in chronic kidney disease (CKD) making nutritional intervention crucial to successful case management.

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6 min to 10 min

Applications for HYDROLYZED PROTEIN DIETS in Dermatologic and Gastrointestinal Diseases

Dermatological Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders

Applications for HYDROLYZED PROTEIN DIETS in Dermatologic and Gastrointestinal Diseases

Learn about adverse food reactions and how hydrolyzed protein diets can be used for the management of certain skin and gastrointestinal conditions.

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16 min to 20 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

Tips for Easing Your Dog's Fear of Fireworks

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Tips for Easing Your Dog's Fear of Fireworks

If your dog is afraid of fireworks, you can help ease the fear.

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1 min to 5 min

How to Cope with Puppy Separation Anxiety

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

How to Cope with Puppy Separation Anxiety

Here are several tips to help ease your puppy’s anxiety when left alone.

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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