Veterinary Clinical Medicine-I (General and Systemic)

DIET - FEEDING SCHEDULE

• Appropriate commercial diet, for each patient, either to favor weight loss in obese patients or to ensure weight gain in thin patients.
• Palatability and acceptance of the diet are considered.
• Semi-moist diets or diets containing simple carbohydrates are to be avoided.
• The feeding schedule is adjusted if needed in light of the results of the blood glucose curve.
• Pets  that are used to 'nibble' or 'graze' should be allowed to do so even when diabetic.