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.

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

Diet elimination trials are the gold standard for the diagnosis of food allergies and food intolerances.

Water, dietary fiber and diet digestibility are important to the nutritional management of cats with constipation, obstipation and megacolon.

Short-term diet modification is an important part of any treatment plan for acute gastroenteropathy.

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

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

Diet modification is a key component of therapeutic plans for managing dogs and cats with intestinal dysbiosis.

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