
168 Nutritional Management of Renal Disease
06/27/23 • 57 min
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
- Discover essential insights into managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in pets through proper nutrition, including therapeutic renal diets, protein restriction, mineral balance, vitamins, acid-base balance, and the role of fat, ensuring optimal care and improved quality of life for your furry companions.
Resources We Mentioned in the Show
- "Nutritional Management of Renal Disease: An Evidence-Based Approach" from Today's Veterinary Practice:
- Link: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/nutrition/nutritional-management-of-renal-disease-an-evidence-based-approach/#:~:text=Veterinary%20therapeutic%20renal%20diets%20are%20superior%20to%20conventional%20maintenance%20diets,antioxidants%20are%20beneficial%20for%20dogs
- Publisher: Today's Veterinary Practice
- "Chronic Renal Disease" from the UC Davis Veterinary Hospital's Animal Health Topics:
- Link: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/hospital/animal-health-topics/chronic-renal-disease
- Publisher: UC Davis Veterinary Hospital
- "Nutritional Management of Chronic Kidney Disease" from dvm360:
- Link: https://www.dvm360.com/view/nutritional-management-chronic-kidney-disease
- Publisher: dvm360
- "Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Dogs and Cats - Nutritional Management" from VIN (Veterinary Information Network):
- Link: https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=11258&id=3866140
- Publisher: VIN (Veterinary Information Network)
Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!
Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.
Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!
Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/
Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates
Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove
- Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove
Thanks for listening!
– Yvonne and Jordan
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
- Discover essential insights into managing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in pets through proper nutrition, including therapeutic renal diets, protein restriction, mineral balance, vitamins, acid-base balance, and the role of fat, ensuring optimal care and improved quality of life for your furry companions.
Resources We Mentioned in the Show
- "Nutritional Management of Renal Disease: An Evidence-Based Approach" from Today's Veterinary Practice:
- Link: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/nutrition/nutritional-management-of-renal-disease-an-evidence-based-approach/#:~:text=Veterinary%20therapeutic%20renal%20diets%20are%20superior%20to%20conventional%20maintenance%20diets,antioxidants%20are%20beneficial%20for%20dogs
- Publisher: Today's Veterinary Practice
- "Chronic Renal Disease" from the UC Davis Veterinary Hospital's Animal Health Topics:
- Link: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/hospital/animal-health-topics/chronic-renal-disease
- Publisher: UC Davis Veterinary Hospital
- "Nutritional Management of Chronic Kidney Disease" from dvm360:
- Link: https://www.dvm360.com/view/nutritional-management-chronic-kidney-disease
- Publisher: dvm360
- "Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Dogs and Cats - Nutritional Management" from VIN (Veterinary Information Network):
- Link: https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=11258&id=3866140
- Publisher: VIN (Veterinary Information Network)
Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!
Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.
Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!
Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/
Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates
Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove
- Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove
Thanks for listening!
– Yvonne and Jordan
Previous Episode

167 Nutrition Basics in Veterinary Medicine
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
- We explore the fundamental concepts of nutrition and its critical role in supporting the health and well-being of our beloved pets. In each episode, we'll delve into the key nutrients, their sources, functions, and the optimal intake for our furry friends.
Resources We Mentioned in the Show
- University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing. (n.d.). Chapter 10: Nutrition basics. In Veterinary preventive medicine. Pressbooks. Retrieved from https://pressbooks.umn.edu/vetprevmed/chapter/chapter-10-nutrition-basics/
- Purina. (n.d.). Dog nutrition basics. Purina. Retrieved from https://www.purina.com/articles/dog/nutrition/dog-nutrition-basics
- VIN. (n.d.). Small Animal Clinical Nutrition. VIN. Retrieved from https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?pId=11310&id=4516300&print=1
Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!
Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.
Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!
Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/
Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates
Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove
- Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove
Thanks for listening!
– Yvonne and Jordan
Next Episode

169 Nutritional Management of Diabetes
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:
- We delve into the importance of nutritional management in pets with diabetes mellitus. We explore the definition of the disease, discuss dietary considerations for dogs and cats, share client communication tips, and highlight important cautions to keep in mind for the well-being of your furry friends.
Resources We Mentioned in the Show
- "Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus." Today's Veterinary Practice. Retrieved from: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/nutrition/nutrition-and-diabetes-mellitus/#:~:text=What%20Food%20Should%20I%20Recommend,the%20dog%20insulin%20twice%20daily.
- "Diabetes Mellitus." UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Retrieved from: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/hospital/animal-health-topics/diabetes-mellitus
- "Diabetes Mellitus." Veterinary Information Network (VIN). Retrieved from: https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=7054864&pid=12886
- "Diets for Diabetic Dogs." Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine - Riney Canine Health Center. Retrieved from: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-information/diets-diabetic-dogs
- "Nutrition for Dogs with Diabetes." Merck Animal Health. Retrieved from: https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/vetsulin/dogs/nutrition-for-dogs-with-diabetes
Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!
Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.
Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!
Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/
Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates
Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove
- Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove
Thanks for listening!
– Yvonne and Jordan
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/internal-medicine-for-vet-techs-podcast-193607/168-nutritional-management-of-renal-disease-31150784"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to 168 nutritional management of renal disease on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy