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Scientific Session

Oncology

Nutrition Controversies in Cancer Patients

Friday, June 24, 2022

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM CT

Location: ACC 17AB

CE: 1.5

Sponsored by

Primary Presenter(s)

Lisa M. Freeman, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Professor, Cardiology Section
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
North Grafton, Massachusetts, United States

Proceedings/Handout

Co-Presenter(s)

Glenna E. Mauldin, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology, Nutrition)

Director of Clinical Research
Thrive Pet Healthcare and PetCure Oncology
Rocky View Co, Alberta, Canada

Oncologists and primary care veterinarians are bombarded with owner questions about nutrition and cancer, such as grain-free or low carbohydrate diets, diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy, dietary supplements, raw diets, and home-prepared diets. This case-based presentation will provide the latest updates and ways to confidently answer these many questions to help ensure optimal nutrition for pets with cancer and avoid potential risks.

Learning Objectives:

List the common myths and owner questions about nutrition and cancer.
Describe the key components of a nutritional assessment.
List potential risks of low carbohydrate diets, unconventional diets, and dietary supplements in pets with cancer.
Provide accurate responses and useful resources for common questions