Dogs With MVD: A Nutritional and Culinary Guide for Clinical Management Paperback – Large Print, February 11, 2026

Myxomatous Valvular Disease (MVD) is the most common heart disease in dogs, and for many patients, nutrition plays a critical but often overlooked role in long-term management. Dogs With MVD: A Nutritional and Culinary Guide for Clinical Management bridges the gap between veterinary science and practical feeding, offering a clear, evidence-based approach to cooking for dogs with heart disease.Written by Dr. Peter Stotts, this book combines a thorough understanding of canine cardiology with real-world nutritional guidance. It explains how cardiac disease changes a dog’s metabolic needs, why sodium control matters, and how diet can support medical therapy, preserve muscle mass, and improve quality of life. Complex concepts are presented clearly, making the book accessible to both veterinary professionals and dedicated pet owners.More than a textbook, this is also a functional cookbook. Inside, you’ll find carefully designed, low-sodium, heart-conscious recipes that can be adapted by disease stage, body size, age, and appetite. Step-by-step guidance helps readers choose appropriate ingredients, prepare meals safely, avoid common nutritional mistakes, and adjust feeding plans as the disease progresses.In this book, you’ll learn how to:Support dogs with MVD through stage-appropriate nutritionControl sodium intake without sacrificing palatabilityMaintain lean body mass and address cardiac cachexiaIntegrate home-prepared meals with veterinary treatment plansCustomize recipes for small breeds, seniors, and advanced diseaseCreate practical feeding plans that owners can realistically followWhether you are a veterinarian, veterinary technician, nutritionist, or a dog owner navigating a new diagnosis, this book provides the tools needed to make nutrition a meaningful part of cardiac care.If you’re ready to move beyond generic feeding advice and give dogs with MVD the thoughtful, clinically sound nutrition they deserve, this guide will show you how to start, one meal at a time. Read more