Clear fluids should be allowed up to 2 hours before anesthesia. Preoperative carbohydrate treatment is not recommended. Oral nutrition should continue after surgery without interruption. Early oral intake within hours after surgery is preferred
Contains 750g protein and 0.25g fiber per 500ml. Clinically proven to improve plasma glucose profile versus standard feed. Formulated to support GI tolerance without added fructose. Contains MF6TM blend of six different fiber sources
HL is the most common and potentially lethal feline liver disease. Primary cause is food deprivation or anorexia in overconditioned cats. Peripheral fat mobilization exceeds hepatic capacity. No necroinflammatory component, severe cholestasis occurs
Semi-elemental enteral tube feed for healthcare professionals. Contains 82% short-chain peptides from hydrolysed whey protein. Includes 49% medium-chain triglycerides for improved fat absorption. Contains no added fibre and is enriched with carotenoids
Gut microbiome differs significantly from healthy individuals in AN patients. Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes are dominant phyla in AN microbiome. AN patients show increased mucin-degrading bacteria and Methanobrevibacter smithii. SCFA levels vary between studies, with some showing reduced butyrate
Hyperalimentation is not technically incorrect as parenteral nutrition doesn't involve excessive feeding. It means administering nutrients beyond normal requirements to replace deficiencies. Can refer to total feeding by intravenous means (parenteral nutrition). Refeeding method involves infusing liquid nutrients directly into central veins