Beyond the bowl: Nutritional intervention for the hospitalised patient
19 Nov 2026
Exhibitor Showcase 2
Anorexia & hyporexia are common complications in hospitalised veterinary patients, yet nutritional intervention is often delayed, impacting patient outcomes, prolonging hospital stays, and increasing morbidity. The traditional "wait and see" approach, intended to "rest the gut," is now being challenged by a growing body of evidence favouring early and proactive nutritional support. This practical session will reframe nutrition as the fifth vital sign, providing you with the confidence and tools to implement an effective feeding plan for every patient, every time. We will tackle common challenges and provide a clear framework for nutritional assessment, diet selection, and monitoring.
- Learn about the metabolic response to anorexia: differentiating between simple and complex starvation
- How to implement the "Fifth Vital Sign": Confidently perform a rapid nutritional assessment on every hospitalised patient.
- Understanding the science and reasoning behind targeted recovery formulations
){kind=logo}
)
)
)
){kind=logo}
)
){kind=logo}
){kind=logo}
){kind=logo}
)
){kind=logo}
)
){kind=logo}
){kind=logo}
)
)
)
)
){kind=logo}
){kind=logo}
){kind=logo}