When pets are sick, their overall health declines, accompanied by a significant change in their sense of taste, leading to loss of appetite or refusal to eat. This greatly affects their ability to recover and makes owners worried.

How does a pet's sense of taste change when they are sick?

A study published in the North American veterinary journal Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice (2023) has shown: "Inflammatory responses in the body can affect the eating behavior of dogs and cats, leading to decreased appetite and changes in food consumption." Source of the article here.

In addition, research by Dr. Nancy Rawson - Acting Director and President of the Monell Chemical Senses Center, presented at the American Feed Industry Association's 2023 Pet Food Conference on January 24, 2023, showed that: "Chronic inflammation can affect the taste and smell systems of dogs and cats, thereby affecting how they perceive flavor." Source of the article here.

From the above studies, we see that the inflammatory responses in the body when pets are sick can affect the olfactory and taste nerves, making food less appealing. Fatigue, stress, and side effects from treatment drugs [if any] also contribute to reduced appetite in dogs and cats. This requires veterinarians to need an assistant in the form of food that supports treatment while still helping pets eat well and get well quickly.

Nutritional solutions to help pets eat well even when sick

With the above changes, choosing the right food can make a big difference in the recovery process of your pet. A special diet not only helps to compensate for nutritional deficiencies but also stimulates appetite. According to the World Association for Veterinary Nutrition (WSAVA, 2022), pets with an easily digestible, nutritious diet when sick have a 30% faster recovery rate than those with poor diets.

V.O.M Rx is a multifunctional therapeutic food line that not only provides optimal nutrition but also helps pets eat well even when sick. The formula is researched and developed to ensure attractive taste while still optimizing health support effectiveness.

Research to verify the palatability of V.O.M Rx

The high palatability of V.O.M Rx helps meet the nutritional needs of pets with anorexia.