Integrative Medicine
Integrating Veterinary Supplements and Nutraceuticals Into Traditional Approaches
Veterinary supplements and nutraceutical products are regulated differently than pharmaceutical drugs; therefore, independent and thorough research into the safety and efficacy is paramount before recommending them to a client.
Nutrition
Understanding Alternative Protein Sources for Companion Animal Food
Insects, yeast, microalgae, and in vitro meat are some of the alternative protein sources we might start seeing in pet foods in years to come.
Nutrition
Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Disease in Brachycephalic Dogs
Digestive signs in brachycephalic dogs are usually medically managed with dietary modifications and pharmaceutical agents.
Nutrition
Feeding Orphaned Kittens From Birth Through Weaning
To ensure proper nutrition for orphaned kittens, consider the proper milk replacer to use, the current caloric needs of the kitten, and whether the kitten can consume those calories by volume.
Gastroenterology
Microbiome-Targeted Therapies: Probiotics and Fecal Microbiota Transplants
Identifying the type of dysbiosis a patient is experiencing will help indicate the best microbiome-targeted therapy to resolve the associated gastrointestinal symptoms and their cause.
Gastroenterology
Nutritional Management of Acute Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is usually self-limiting; however, veterinary nurses should know what clinical signs indicate additional support and investigation.
Nutrition
Nutrition Math 101: Important Calculations
Basic nutrition calculations are integral for veterinary nurses developing nutritional recommendations and plans for patients and educating clients on the importance of nutrition.
Nutrition
Feeding the Cancer Patient
Nutritional management of cancer patients has the ability to influence the course of the disease as well as involve clients in part of their pet's treatment.