b'ARTICLE A summary table of fat-sensitive conditions in the dogCondition Dietary intervention BenefitAcute vomiting Low fat Reduces gastric emptying timeAcute diarrhoea Low fat Maldigestion of fat exacerbates diarrhoeaPLE Fat restricted 20% fat ME Decrease lymph flow, reduce lymphatic vessel distension andMinimise protein lossIncorporate MCTs Alternative easily digestible energy source instead of LCTsEnsure sufficient LCTs to avoid EFA deficiencyReduced LCTs Avoid lymphatic congestionLymphangiectasia Low to ultra-low-fat diet Reduces intestinal lymph flow, decreases lacteal distension, Minimises protein loss. Low fat 15-20% ME; Ultra-low fat 15% MEPrebiotic fibre can increase production of SCFAs by microbiotaIncreased MCTs Alternative easily digestible energy source instead of LCTsMCTs might help reduce inflammation in some dogsEnsure sufficient LCTs to avoid EFA deficiencyReduced LCTs Avoid lymphatic congestionHyperlipidaemia Low fat 20% fat ME Increased soluble fibre May decrease serum cholesterol and/or triglyceride concentrations when added to a low-fat dietIncreased Omega 3 EFAs Reduce triglyceride and cholesterol concentrations in dogs with primary hyperlipidaemiaPancreatitis Low fat Equal to or less than 20% MEAvoid fatty table foods and treatsExtent of fat restriction depends on individual patients and fatcontent of previous dietDiabetes mellitus Fat restricted for some30% of ME for dogs with concurrent chronic pancreatitis orpatients persistent hypertriglyceridaemiaAchieve optimal BCSWeight reduction in overweight diabetics improves insulin sensitivityObesity Low fat Lower serum cholesterol levels and help control hypercholesterolaemia and hyperlipidaemiaReduce overall caloric intake as part of a balanced weight loss dietOmega 3/6 EFAs may help with OAChronic Low fat for some patients Patients with pancreatitis or lymphangiectasiaenteropathyOmega 3 EFAs have immunomodulatory benefitsIncorporate MCTs Alternative more easily digestible energy source instead of LCTsReduced LCTs ensure sufficient LCTs to avoid EFA deficiencyEPI Moderate fat No benefit seen with fat-restricted diets Source of fat-soluble vitamins and EFAsTable 1. Summary of fat-sensitive conditions and dietary fat recommendations. ME refers to Metabolisable Energy, with the %s referring to the recommendation for the proportion of total calories that comes from fat in that diet.www.inspiredvet.co.uk31'