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Source: DEAR KARA Dear Kara: Renal health (Sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition) October 1, 2008 Kara answers questions about renal health issues

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Current concepts for management of chronic renal failure in dogs: nutritional support (Proceedings) October 1, 2008 By:Sherry Sanderson, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN Chronic renal failure (CRF) is the most common form of renal disease in dogs and cats, and it is generally considered a progressive and irreversible disease.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Current concepts for management of chronic renal failure in dogs: early diagnosis and supportive care (Proceedings) October 1, 2008 By:Sherry Sanderson, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN Urine concentrating ability is impaired when 66% of nephrons are no longer functioning, and azotemia develops when 75% of nephrons are no longer functioning.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE Video: Diet considerations in pets with kidney disease (3:00) October 1, 2008 By:Cathy E. Langston, DVM, DACVIM Dr. Cathy E. Langston discusses what is an appropriate diet for cats and dogs with renal disease.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Obesity management traditional and new approaches (Proceedings) October 1, 2008 By:Sherry Sanderson, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN It is estimated that 24% to 44% of dogs and cats in the United States are overweight.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Canine urolithiasis overview and update (Proceedings) October 1, 2008 By:Sherry Sanderson, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN During the past three decades, a tremendous amount of information has been generated regarding the etiology, detection, treatment, and prevention of canine urolithiasis.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS G-tube, E-tube, or neither? (Proceedings) October 1, 2008 By:Kristy Dowers, DVM, MS, DACVIM The cardinal rule of feeding a malnourished or anorectic patient is "use the gut if at all possible."

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE Feed hospitalized patients early for faster recovery October 1, 2008 By:Rebecca L. Remillard, PhD, DVM, Dipl. ACVN Patients of any age may become malnourished from inadequate nutrient intake while in our care.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Dietary fiber for optimizing gastrointestinal health (Proceedings) October 1, 2008 By:Sherry Sanderson, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) in dogs and cats is a very dynamic organ that performs numerous functions essential for health and well-being.

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