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Nutrition is the cornerstone of all good veterinary care and veterinary professionals are often called upon to provide guidance to pet owners on appropriate nutrition for their pets. This collection brings together some core resources on nutrition for dogs and cats.

Updated 2025.

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    • Nutrition and the critical patient: case-based workshop
      BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2025

      This interactive workshop explores the essential role of nutrition in the care and recovery of critically ill patients. Participants will gain a deep understanding of key nutritional considerations, including the impact of malnutrition on patient outcomes and strategies for effective nutritional support. The session will cover the indications for assisted feeding, when to initiate tube feeding, and the selection of appropriate feeding tube types based on patient needs. Through case studies and discussions, attendees will learn to evaluate the benefits and limitations of different feeding methods, ensuring optimal clinical decision-making. This workshop is designed for veterinary professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in critical care nutrition.

    • Nutrition research

      So, are vegan foods really healthier for dogs?

      German.gif Barrett-Jolley.gif  and from the Institute of Life Course and Medical Science at the University of Liverpool have recently published some research results which take a closer look at vegan diets for dogs.

    • Nutrition

      Dry versus wet food in cats: what is the better choice?

      Cecilia-Villaverde.gif  In this article, EBVS Specialist in Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition, , explains the pros and cons of feeding dry or wet food to cats.

    • Nutrition

      A tasty treat
      Author John Bonner

      Dogs in the UK are getting the first taste of a novel foodstuff that is likely to appear with increasing frequency on their owners’ dinner plates over the next few years. Insect protein may have to become a regular part of our diet if we are to feed an ever-growing global population without destroying the planet. reports…

    • Nutrition in Co-Morbidities
      BSAVA Webinar Library

      Nicola Lakeman walks us through the process of nutritional recommendation decision making, including, reviewing the body condition score, blood haematologists, supplements, phosphate levels and much more. Learn@Lunch broadcasts are available to BSAVA members only and are free to attend - visit the education page of the BSAVA website for details of future Learn@Lunch webinars. Recordings will be available for 3 years via the BSAVA Webinar Library.

    • Nutrition
      BSAVA Manual of Canine Practice

      Dogs are often considered to be omnivores, meaning that they will eat both plants and animals; however, they do have some nutritional limitations. This chapter considers nutritional assessment, life-stage feeding, choosing a food and obesity.

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