THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

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.

Cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) often appear healthy. If clinical signs do occur, then nutritional modifications can be an important part of patient care.

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

Nutritional interventions tailored to the individual cat with CKD can play a key role in slowing disease progression, reducing signs of uremia, addressing homeostatic changes resulting from CKD, and improving quality of life as well as life span.

Preventing and managing excess weight can help dogs and cats lead better, and importantly, longer lives.