Valerie J. Parker, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition): No financial relationships to disclose
Presentation Description / Summary: Review of various approaches to manage diarrhea in dogs and cats, with an emphasis on utility of addressing nutrients over ingredients. Case vignettes presented.
Learning Objectives:
Identify nutrients that influence stool quality in dogs and cats.
Compare nutrients on a caloric basis (g/100 kcal).
Calculate a patient's energy needs [resting energy requirement (RER) and maintenance energy requirement (MER)].