Nutrition Enthusiasts Refresh and Develop Skills (N.E.R.D.S.) Lecture Series Part 3:
Go with the Flow: Nutritional in Lower Urinary Tract and Gastrointestinal Conditions
This workshop will review the nutritional needs of cats and dogs with “flow conditions”; lower urinary tract disease and gastrointestinal conditions. Nutrition is a key factor in the prevention and treatment of urinary conditions in cats all dogs though not all stones are the same. Through cases and activities, part 1 of the workshop will be reviewing the urinary condition and nutritional support for common lower urinary tract conditions and how to manage patients with comorbidities (obesity, FIC, CKD, and diabetes). Part 2 will look at gastrointestinal symptoms to aid in determining optimal nutrition. Probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics will be included to understand their role in gastrointestinal health.
C.E. (for RVTs): 6.5 hrs

