Episode 90 - Nutrition for Dogs musculoskeletal disease with Isuru Gajanayake

Internal medicine and nutrition specialist, Isuru Gajanayake, joins CAM’s Esme Howells to discuss the nutritional needs of dogs with osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal diseases. All dogs need a balanced diet and their requirements differ depending on their age but also on their medical issues and body score. Isuru talks us through protein and energy requirements at different life stages and provides guidance on how to choose the right food from the huge range available.Guest bioIsuru Gajanayake is an American, European and RCVS specialist in small animal internal medicine, and an American specialist in small animal nutrition. He works at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull, seeing referral cases in both internal medicine and clinical nutrition https://willows.uk.net/Referenced linksWSAVA Nutritional Guidelines https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/global-nutrition-guidelines/WSAVA Nutritional Toolkit https://wsava.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WSAVA-Global-Nutrition-Toolkit-English.pdfLearn more about CAMCAM website - CAM Education Centre - The Pain VetChronic Pain Symposium - CAM Shop - CAM PodcastSocials for Professionals:Facebook pro - LinkedIn - InstagramSocials for Caregivers:Facebook - Instagram - Holly's ArmyHave questions send them to: podcast@caninearthritis.co.ukStay tuned to learn more about nutrition with Dr Conny Mosely next week!