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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

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

Resources

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

Recovery from Orthopedic Injuries

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Recovery from Orthopedic Injuries

Nutritional strategies can improve recovery from orthopedic injuries in pets.

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1 min to 5 min

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs

Pancreatic Disorders

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs

Nutritional support is a valuable adjunct in the management of dogs with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

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1 min to 5 min

Copper-Associated Hepatitis

Hepatic Disorders

Copper-Associated Hepatitis

Diet plays a key role in the management of copper-associated hepatitis.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Constipation and Megacolon

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Feline Constipation and Megacolon

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

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1 min to 5 min

Pancreatitis in Cats

Pancreatic Disorders

Pancreatitis in Cats

Nutrition plays an important role in a multimodal management plan for cats with pancreatitis.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Chronic Enteropathy

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Feline Chronic Enteropathy

Diet modification can play either a central or an adjunct role in a multimodal approach to managing cats with chronic enteropathy.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Struvite Urolithiasis

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Canine Struvite Urolithiasis

Nutrition can play an important role in the management of canine struvite urolithiasis.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Hepatic Lipidosis

Hepatic Disorders

Feline Hepatic Lipidosis

Prompt and intensive nutritional support is fundamental to the treatment of hepatic lipidosis in cats.

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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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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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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