Parker VJ. Nutritional Management for Dogs and Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease.
Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2021;
51:685-710. [PMID:
33773648 DOI:
10.1016/j.cvsm.2021.01.007]
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Abstract
The nutritional management of canine and feline chronic kidney disease and protein-losing nephropathy is discussed. Special attention is paid to assessment of body composition (body weight, body condition score, and muscle condition score) and the dysrexia that often occurs with kidney disease. Various nutrients of concern are discussed and specific dietary options are provided.
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