PURINA | Nutrition and the Hospitalized Patient

Subject: Nutrition and the Hospitalized Patient
Speakers: Dr Wanting Shi
Organizer: Purina
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Presented by: Dr. Wanting Shi, DVM

This presentation focuses on the clinical management of nutrition in hospitalized dogs and cats, highlighting its importance in improving recovery outcomes. Topics include assessing the nutritional status of in-patients, addressing challenges like appetite loss, and implementing effective feeding protocols to support critically ill or recovering animals.

Learning Objectives:
1. Assess Nutritional Status: Learn to evaluate the nutritional needs of hospitalized patients using clinical tools and diagnostic indicators.
2. Develop Feeding Plans: Understand how to formulate and implement individualized nutrition plans for in-patients based on their medical conditions and recovery goals.
3. Manage Feeding Challenges: Gain insights into managing feeding-related challenges such as anorexia, intolerance to enteral nutrition.