Nutrition
Alternative Pet Diets: Grain-free, Raw, and Other Trends
Alternative pet diets such as grain-free and gluten-free might be permeating the market, but educating clients on the components of a balanced pet diet will ward off malnutrition.
Behavior
Diets and Dietary Supplements for Anxiety in Dogs
No longer is nutritional management limited to diabetes mellitus or renal insufficiency; it now also addresses emotional disorders such as anxiety.
Nutrition
Supportive Feeding Methods for Small Animals
The nutritional goal with all sick companion animals is that they consume the designated diet in sufficient quantities.
Nutrition
Osteoarthritis: When Age Is Not to Blame
As veterinary professionals, we know all too well that the signs of osteoarthritis (OA) can be missed or misinterpreted by pet owners.
Nutrition
Grain-Free Diets and Dilated Cardiomyopathy
As niche pet food markets continue to grow, veterinarians are worried they could cause more problems than they could help.
Nutrition
Nutritional Support of Dogs and Cats After Surgery
When considering how to best manage and support postoperative surgical cases as it relates to nutritional intervention and gastrointestinal (GI) health, implementing perioperative care strategies can provide a more favorable recovery.
Nutrition
Catabolism in the Critical Patient
Greater awareness of cachexia will help provide practical approaches to managing body weight and lean body mass in dogs and cats, as well as more directed targets for treatment.
Cardiology
Poll: Grain-Free Diets and Dilated Cardiomyopathy
There has been a lot of confusion, misinformation and conversation in the past year about the risk of heart disease in dogs due to being fed grain-free diets.
Nutrition
Alternative Ways to Discuss Pet Obesity and Weight Loss
Veterinary teams need to find alternative ways to avoid upsetting their clients and to gain their trust in communicating the best nutritional requirements for their patients.
News
Homemade Cat Food Diets Could Be Risky
While fresh and homemade diets have become increasingly popular among pet owners, veterinarians warn that they could leave your pet lacking essential nutrients.