Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diet plans to manage chronic gut disease in dogs and cats
By Villaverde, Cecilia·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2026·Expert Pet Nutrition·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dietary Approach to Chronic Enteropathy in Dogs and Cats.
Plain-English summary
Managing chronic enteropathy (a long-term gut issue) in dogs and cats is crucial for keeping them healthy and comfortable. This often involves finding the right diet that is easy to digest, uses new ingredients, has broken-down proteins, moderate fat, and added fiber. It’s important to work with your veterinarian to assess your pet's nutritional needs, as it may take trying several different diets to find the one that works best. There are commercial diets specifically designed for gut health, but homemade options can also be effective if the commercial ones don't suit your pet. The goal is to help your pet feel better and improve their overall health.
Abstract
Dietary management of chronic enteropathy is important to provide energy and nutrients, to support intestinal function, and to control clinical signs in food-responsive patients. Dietary strategies include high digestibility, novel ingredients, hydrolyzed protein, fat moderation, and fiber enrichment, among others. The best diet choice should be identified after a nutritional assessment and, depending on the clinical presentation, will often require several diet trials before success. Commercial therapeutic diets include gastrointestinal (including low fat), elimination, and fiber-enriched diets. Homemade diets can be a good option when commercial diets do not meet the needs for the patient.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41887987/