Through interactive case examples, attendees will have the opportunity to practice selecting diets for healthy senior pets and senior pets with medical conditions. This session will provide a systematic approach to straight-forward and complicated cases as well as strategies, resources, and tips to make managing cases easier. Troubleshooting case examples will provide ready-to-use and practical tools for veterinarians.
By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:
- Describe a systematic approach to creating nutritional goals and plans.
- Prioritize diets based on their nutrient profile and ability to meet nutritional goals for each patient.
- Apply strategies and resources to help guide diet choice for easier nutritional management of senior patients.
Nutrition
Presented by Deborah Linder, Clinical Associate Professor - Tufts University
Presented at Wild West Vet 2024