🏥 Disease Management
Diet for Disease Management
For dogs with serious conditions, diet is a critical part of management — not a supplement to it. The right food can slow disease progression and improve quality of life.
The guides below are educational references, not veterinary advice. For dogs with diagnosed conditions, always work with your veterinarian before making dietary changes. Prescription diets for serious conditions should only be used under veterinary supervision.
HEART DISEASE
Heart Disease Diet
Sodium restriction by ACVIM stage, the DCM/taurine controversy, and what to look for in cardiac-supportive food.
JOINT DISEASE
Joint Disease Diet
Glucosamine, chondroitin, omega-3 anti-inflammatory effects, weight management, and food vs. supplement comparison.
KIDNEY DISEASE
Kidney Disease Diet
Protein, phosphorus, and sodium restriction principles, renal diet characteristics, and hydration priority.