SA120 - Let Food be Thy Medicine: Nutritional Support for Sick Cats

Sunday, February 19, 2023

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Location: South Seas D, Level 3

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Susan Ellen Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) (she/her/hers)

Owner
Bytown Cat Hospital
Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Moderator(s)

Gretchen Norton, DVM

Owner/Veterinarian
Summit Veterinary Service
Silverthorne, CO, United States

One of the most common problems in cats presented to veterinarians is decreased appetite. Since anorexia is a non-specific clinical sign that can be associated with a variety of underlying disorders, the clinician may find it challenging to diagnose and treat affected cats. Topics to be covered include: types and causes of anorexia, performing nutritional assessments, appropriate use of appetite stimulants and anti-emetics, advanced interventions such as assisted feed, and strategies to lessen or prevent anorexia in hospitalized cats.

Learning Objectives:

Understand why sick cats may have decreased appetite
Learn how to create a feeding plan for cats with poor appetite
Learn which drugs are best for cats with a poor appetite
Learn about options for assisted feeding in cats