Nicola A. Lakeman, MSc, BSc, (Hons), RVN, CertVNECC, CertSAN, VTS (Nutrition): No financial relationships to disclose
Presentation Description / Summary: In the last year there have been some major changes in feline nutrition, with decreases in phosphate levels being recommended for senior and adult cats. As cats become older their digestive capabilities rapidly decline. Energy and nutrient requirements have been equated to being higher than kittens and adolescence. Digestibility of the diet needs to be higher, with the role of prebiotics being widely debated in the provision of volatile fatty acids especially butyrate. The role of prebiotics have started to be widely explored in their role in reducing toxaemia and uraemic ulcers in renal cats, adapting the pH environment to ensure the most beneficial environment for the commensal biome.
Learner Outcomes: 1. Understand the new recommendations for senior and renal cats, especially protein, phosphate and energy requirements. 2. Discover and understand the role of prebiotics in GI health for older cats. 3. Understand how changes in colonic pH from renal disease can alter the over health of the animal.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the new nutritional recommendations for senior cats, especially protein, phosphate and energy requirements.
Discover and understand the role of prebiotics in GI health for older cats.
Understand how changes in colonic pH can alter the overall health of the animal.
