The document discusses therapeutic nutrition for small animal diseases. It provides information on different disease conditions in dogs and cats, including obesity, diabetes mellitus, periodontal disease, acute care/recovery, food allergies, and canine osteoarthritis. It outlines the goals of therapeutic nutrition formulas and lists some example prescription diet products. Key nutrients are adjusted in the formulas to help manage diseases and support recovery.

1. Therapeutic Nutrition and Small Animal Nutritional Diseases I

11. What Diseases are Associated with Obesity in Dogs and Cats? Domino 106 lbs Mr. Bojangles, 18 lbs Samantha, 13 lbs Clemmie, 15 lbs Missy 92 lbs Gabby

17. High Fiber Consistent profile High fiber Consistent profile High protein in certain cases

18. DM Dietetic Management ™ OM Overweight Management ™ DCO Diabetes/Colitis Management ™ Weight Control D  Optimum Weight Control Canine Weight Control D  OptimumWeight Control Feline Prescription Diet ® w/d Prescription Diet ® r/d Prescription Diet ® m/d Diabetic HF 18  Calorie Control CC  High Fiber Calorie Control CC  High Protein

21. Feline Canine % DMB Purina DM canned Hill’s Prescription Diet m/d canned Purina DCO Hill’s Prescription Diet w/d canned Protein 56.9 52.8 25.26 17.9 Fat 23.8 19.4 12.41 12.7 Fiber 3.65 6.0 7.63 12.4 Carnitine mg/dl n/a 524 ppm n/a 364 ppm

22. Image Source: Dr. Geneva Acor, DVM

32. 3 Categories of Dental Care Products Method Properties Examples of Products Mechanical fiber enhanced foods/treats; special texture Prescription Diet t/d; Purina DH Dental Health; Greenies; Nylabone Antibacterial use Chlorhexidine as bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal agent CET Chews & Toothpaste; Nolvosan Chelating Use Hexametaphosphate to bind calcium in saliva to prevent tartar formation Iam’s Daily Dental Care