Professor - Clinical The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio, United States
Disclosure(s):
Valerie J. Parker, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition): No financial relationships to disclose
Nutritional management of CKD is paramount to optimal outcomes in dogs and cats. This presentation will review how to provide the best nutrition for our patients with emphasis on how new research has shaped best practices over the last several years.
Learning Objectives:
Review nutrients of concern for chronic kidney disease (CKD) with focus on new research from last several years.
Determine nutrient on caloric basis from % as fed.
Compare and contrast commercially available diets for dogs and cats with CKD.