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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

 Nutritional Management of Acute Gastroenteritis

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutritional Management of Acute Gastroenteritis

Learn why multimodal therapeutic plans for dogs and cats with acute gastroenteritis need to include nutritional support alongside treatment of the underlying cause, correction of fluid deficits, and control of nausea and/or pain.

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1 min to 5 min

Nutrition and Pancreatitis in Cats

Pancreatic Disorders

Nutrition and Pancreatitis in Cats

Nutrition plays a central role in the multimodal management of cats with pancreatitis, helping to avoid malnutrition and its associated negative effects.

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1 min to 5 min

Nutrition and Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) for Chronic Enteropathies

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) for Chronic Enteropathies

Learn how increased knowledge of the intestinal microbiome has resulted in increased use of nutritional strategies and adoption of fecal microbiota transplantation to manage chronic enteropathies in dogs.

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1 min to 5 min

Antibiotic-Responsive Enteropathy: Does It Exist?

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Antibiotic-Responsive Enteropathy: Does It Exist?

Discover how chronic enteropathy management has evolved as more is learned about the intestinal microbiota, the impact of antibiotics on it, and the concern for development of bacterial resistance to antimicrobials.

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1 min to 5 min

Diagnosis and Clinical Interpretation of Intestinal Dysbiosis

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diagnosis and Clinical Interpretation of Intestinal Dysbiosis

Jan Suchodolski, Dr. med. vet., PhD, AGAF, DACVM, explains why intestinal dysbiosis is relevant to dogs and cats with chronic enteropathy, how its presence can be assessed, and what management options are available.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding Management for Dogs With Chronic Kidney Disease and Proteinuria

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Feeding Management for Dogs With Chronic Kidney Disease and Proteinuria

Discover the critical role of nutrition, especially dietary modification and feeding management, in caring for dogs with chronic kidney disease and proteinuria.

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1 min to 5 min

The Importance of Nutrition in Feline Chronic Kidney Disease

Renal & Urinary Disorders

The Importance of Nutrition in Feline Chronic Kidney Disease

The value of feeding a therapeutic diet to cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been documented in several studies. Dr. Jessica Quimby explains how and why nutrition is a critical part of CKD patient management.

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1 min to 5 min

Strategies to Improve Renal Diet Acceptance in Cats

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Strategies to Improve Renal Diet Acceptance in Cats

Cats with chronic kidney disease often experience nausea, which can affect their appetite and food intake. Pet owners can try different approaches to help increase a cat’s acceptance of a diet and daily calorie intake.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Epilepsy

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Canine Epilepsy

In this brief video, Raj Naik, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), explains how MCT-supplemented diets can support seizure control by fuelling the brain with ketones.

Hyperlipidemia in Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Hyperlipidemia in Dogs

In this brief video, Martha G. Cline DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), discusses hyperlipidemia in dogs and shares quick tips and nutritional strategies to help manage the condition.

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