session 25: diet Flashcards
1
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adverse food reactions
A
- limited antigen diet (novel/ hydrolyzed protein)
- ingredients as well as non ingredients (additives)
2
Q
inflammatory skin condition
A
- High in n-3 fatty acids (consider n-6:n-3 ratio), vitamin A, vitamin E, and zinc
- Added antioxidants
- Particular diseases may need various supplements and doses
3
Q
osteoarthritis
A
- High in EPA/DHA
- Added glucosamine, chondroitin, and antioxidants
- Low energy density of pet is overweight
- Additional supplementation may be necessary to reach ideal dose
- GI upset may occur due to high n-3 fatty acid supplementation
4
Q
cognitive dysfunction
A
- Added lipoic acid, carnitine, and antioxidants
- High EPA/DHA
- Synergistic effect of nutrients when combined
5
Q
idiopathic epilepsy
A
- high medium-chain triglycerides
- synergistic effect of nutrients when combined
6
Q
Anxiety
A
- Added L-tryptophan, hydrolyzed casein, and antioxidants
- Modified fiber
- Synergistic effect of nutrients when combined
7
Q
Degenerative valve disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
A
- Controlled sodium
- High EPA/DHA
- Avoid low protein
- Supplement potassium as needed
- Maintain optimal body condition and muscle condition
8
Q
Dilated cardiomyopathy
A
- Controlled sodium
- High EPA/DHA
- Avoid low protein
- Added taurine and carnitine
- Supplement potassium as needed
- Maintain optimal body condition and muscle condition
9
Q
calcium oxalate urolithiasis
A
- Low oxalate ingredients
- Controlled calcium with appropriate Ca:P ratio
- Avoid vitamin C supplementation
- Low relative supersaturation
- Added water
- Many of these nutrients can be incorporated into other diets but can be hard to identify unless the diet is labeled for this purpose
- Goal: USG <1.020 in dogs and <1.035 in cats
10
Q
struvite urolithiasis
A
- Controlled magnesium, phosphorous, and protein
- Target acidic urine pH
- Added water
- Many of these nutrients can be incorporated into other diets but can be hard to identify unless the diet is labeled for this purpose<
- Goal: USG <1.020 in dogs and <1.035 in cats
- In dogs, struvites are typically associated with infection so a special diet may not be needed long term
11
Q
urate urolithiasis
A
- Low purines
- Target alkaline pH
- Added water
- Many of these nutrients can be incorporated into other diets but can be hard to identify unless the diet is labeled for this purpose<
- Goal: USG <1.020 in dogs and <1.035 in cats
12
Q
cystine urolithiasis
A
- Controlled cystine and methionine
- Target alkaline pH
- Added water
- Many of these nutrients can be incorporated into other diets but can be hard to identify unless the diet is labeled for this purpose
- Goal: USG <1.020 in dogs and <1.035 in cats
13
Q
Matrix-crystalline plugs in lower urinary tract disease
A
- Based on mineral content of plug
- Added water
- Many of these nutrients can be incorporated into other diets but can be hard to identify unless the diet is labeled for this purpose
- Goal: USG <1.020 in dogs and <1.035 in cats
14
Q
Feline idiopathic cystitis
A
- Added antioxidants
- High EPA/DHA
- Added water
- Low energy density if overweight
- Many of these nutrients can be incorporated into other diets but can be hard to identify unless the diet is labeled for this purpose
- Goal: USG <1.020 in dogs and <1.035 in cats
15
Q
Diabetes mellitus
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- High soluble and insoluble fiber
- Low carbohydrates in feline diets
- High protein
- Low energy density if overweight
