Nutrition in Hospice Catherine DVM, CVA, Diplomate ACVN Lenox Veterinary Nutrition Consulting, PLLC Bio Dr. Catherine Lenox was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. She completed her nutrition residency and achieved Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Nutrition in 2011. Since completing her residency, Dr. Lenox has lived in Houston, TX and has worked with Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists as well as a veterinary hospice provider, Last Wishes In-Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia. In addition to her nutrition practice, Dr. Lenox is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and teaches continuing education through the Veterinary Information Network. Abstract Nutrition plays an important role in end of life care, through management of chronic disease, maintenance of body condition and muscle condition, and the human-animal bond. This presentation will review various aspects of nutritional management of hospice patients. First, nutritional assessment and energy and metabolic requirements for hospice patients will be discussed. Next, management of conditions in animal hospice patients will be reviewed including cachexia, cancer, intestinal concerns, and appetite issues. Finally, solutions for common problems will be discussed including homemade diets and other diet options, nutritional supplements for terminally ill patients, and when to not feed a hospice patient.
Nutrition in Hospice Catherine DVM, CVA, Diplomate ACVN Lenox Veterinary Nutrition Consulting, PLLC Bio Dr. Catherine Lenox was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. She completed her nutrition residency and achieved Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Nutrition in 2011. Since completing her residency, Dr. Lenox has lived in Houston, TX and has worked with Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists as well as a veterinary hospice provider, Last Wishes In-Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia. In addition to her nutrition practice, Dr. Lenox is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and teaches continuing education through the Veterinary Information Network. Abstract Nutrition plays an important role in end of life care, through management of chronic disease, maintenance of body condition and muscle condition, and the human-animal bond. This presentation will review various aspects of nutritional management of hospice patients. First, nutritional assessment and energy and metabolic requirements for hospice patients will be discussed. Next, management of conditions in animal hospice patients will be reviewed including cachexia, cancer, intestinal concerns, and appetite issues. Finally, solutions for common problems will be discussed including homemade diets and other diet options, nutritional supplements for terminally ill patients, and when to not feed a hospice patient.
Nutrition_in_Hospice_bio_and_abstract.docx