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Nutrition

The Microbiome and Nutrition

The body’s microbiomes are diverse microscopic communities that play a role in the health of their host.

Cardiology

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and the Role of Nutrition

Nutritional intervention can play a role in improving the quality of life for cats with HCM.

Nutrition

Energy Calculations: Gauging the Proper Caloric Intake for Patients

Every patient has different needs when it comes to nutrition. Learn how to gauge each patient’s energy calculations and apply it to a feeding plan that is healthy and sustainable.

Nutrition

VTS in Nutrition

Earning a VTS (Nutrition) helps veterinary nurses become integral members of the veterinary nutrition team and helping pets live longer, healthier lives.

Nutrition

Counseling Clients on Food Bowl Selection: What’s the Dish?

Improper selection and maintenance of pet food bowls could create an unsafe environment for pets and people.

Nutrition

Treat Nutrition: The Why, How, and What of Proper Treating

The veterinary healthcare team should understand the “why” behind an owner’s need to provide treats and be prepared with appropriate recommendations for treats based on the individual pet and the owner when nutritional adjustments are needed.

Exotic Medicine

Avian Nutrition: It’s for the Birds

Pet bird owners influence their bird’s diet and therefore have a major impact on their birds’ health and longevity. Educating the owner on proper nutrition is one of the most important roles of the veterinary healthcare team. 

Nutrition

Nutrition and Behavior Therapy for Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

The underlying cause of FIC is unknown and presentation and clinical signs vary widely. Working with owners to appropriately structure the environment for their cat(s) and providing feeding guidelines to support urinary health and ideal body weight will, at a minimum, increase the cat’s wellbeing.

Nutrition

Advising Clients About Home-Prepared and Commercial Fresh Diets

Keeping the lines of communication open is extremely important when a client is considering feeding a home-prepared diet, whether raw or cooked, to their pets.

Nutrition

Osteoarthritis: Getting Patients Moving Through Nutrition

Clinical nutrition plays a critical role in successful long-term management of patients with osteoarthritis.

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