Hydration Fixation: Beyond the Water Bowl

Water is the most essential nutrient. However, there is no consensus on optimal water intake or on the impact of adequate hydration on feline health. This presentation will review water intake, loss, and relevant physiologic idiosyncrasies of cats. We will discuss multiple strategies for increasing water intake including a novel nutrient-enriched water supplement that has been shown to lead to increased fluid intake, increased urine volume, and decreased urine specific gravity.

Speaker Bio

Jason Gagne, DVM, DACVN

Dr. Jason Gagne is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist ® and is Purina’s Director of Veterinary Technical Communications, where he leads scientific innovation and product development for the Purina® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets Brand. Jason works closely with innovation and renovation of dietary formulations, developing clinical trials, and Sales and Marketing. Prior to, and throughout his residency at Cornell, he served as an Associate Veterinarian in a small animal practice in Syracuse, New York. Jason has authored several publications in veterinary journals and textbooks, given scientific presentations at the regional and national level, and taught a series of courses at Cornell.

RACE Credits 

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This program 249-44275 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 1.00 CE Credits (1.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 1.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (1.00 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categorie(s) of: Medical using the delivery method(s) of: Non-Interactive Distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements.