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

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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

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Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs

Nutritional support is an important part of a multimodal management plan for dogs with acute pancreatitis.

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1 min to 5 min

Hyperlipidemia In Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Hyperlipidemia In Dogs

Nutrition plays an important role in the management of hyperlipidemia in dogs.

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1 min to 5 min

Halitosis in Dogs and Cats

Dental/Oral Health Disorders

Halitosis in Dogs and Cats

Nutrition can play a role in the management of halitosis in pets.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Acute Gastroenteritis / Gastroenteropathy

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Canine Acute Gastroenteritis / Gastroenteropathy

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

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1 min to 5 min

Tips to Comfort Cats and Dogs with Separation Anxiety

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Tips to Comfort Cats and Dogs with Separation Anxiety

You can help ease your pet’s separation anxiety.

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1 min to 5 min

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Cats

Cardiovascular Disorders

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Cats

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Sarcopenia in Dogs and Cats

Abnormal Body Condition

Sarcopenia in Dogs and Cats

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Chronic Hepatitis

Hepatic Disorders

Canine Chronic Hepatitis

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

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1 min to 5 min

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats

Cardiovascular Disorders

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats

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

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1 min to 5 min

Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs

Nutrition plays an important role in the management of diabetic dogs.

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1 min to 5 min

Unexplained Weight Loss

Abnormal Body Condition

Unexplained Weight Loss

When unexplained weight loss occurs, assess the pet’s diet, energy needs, and appetite. Targeted nutrition can help the pet regain a healthy weight and body condition.

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1 min to 5 min

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Dogs

Cardiovascular Disorders

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Dogs

Nutrition can play an important role in helping to manage the clinical signs that occur when the heart no longer adequately compensates for changes associated with heart disease.

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1 min to 5 min