This session on nutrition for hospitalised veterinary patients will focus on the critical role of nutritional support in recovery. Topics include performing nutritional assessments, determining appropriate feeding plans, and creating an ideal, low-stress eating environment to encourage voluntary intake. The session will cover nutritional strategies before and after surgery, including timing and method of feeding. Guidance will be given on selecting appropriate diets based on patient condition, as well as techniques for monitoring food intake, body weight, and outputs. Attendees will gain practical tools to optimise nutritional care, support recovery, and improve clinical outcomes in hospitalised veterinary patients.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments to identify the needs and risks of hospitalised veterinary patients.
• Develop and implement tailored feeding plans, including diet selection and pre/post-operative nutrition strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate patient intake, weight, and outputs to adjust nutritional support and optimise clinical outcomes.