Nutrition

Craig Datz, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), DACVIM (Nutrition), is dvm360's 2026 Veterinary Hero Nutrition Award recipient.

Nestlé Purina PetCare has launched a 2-step over-the-counter FortiFlora kit pairing a kaolin-pectin binder with a daily probiotic to manage occasional diarrhea in dogs and cats.

The 3-diet portfolio comes as interest in fresh food continues to grow among pet owners.

The company says the recalled cans had been sent for destruction before being “fraudulently” diverted and sold in the US marketplace.

Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM (SAIM), discusses treatment strategies for CKD-associated anemia, appetite support, and how FGF-23 testing can help guide phosphorus restriction in cats.

Five questions with Chelsie Estey, MSc, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), and Alyssa Toillion, BS, MPH, PhD.

The investigation showed improved stool consistency and microbiome balance in cats and dogs.

The new diets may help veterinarians manage pets with chronic kidney disease and concurrent skin or gastrointestinal concerns.

Federal and state officials identified Listeria monocytogenes in multiple Raaw Energy products distributed across 9 states. The company has since stopped production and expanded its recall to all products made over a 5-month period.

Purina also introduced U.S. Soccer crest-shaped dog treats, giving veterinary teams a timely prompt to reinforce treat limits and calorie guidance.

A newly conditionally approved treatment for a painful neurologic condition in dogs, the first detection of pseudorabies in US commercial swine in more than 20 years, and a nationwide raw pet food recall over Salmonella contamination.

Following a successful 6-month feeding study, the FDA has issued a letter of no objection for a precision fermentation-derived lamb protein developed for use in adult dog food.

Further testing and evaluation are underway, according to Albright’s Raw Pet Food.

The new formula aims to address two common issues simultaneously.

The company pairs a fresh food model with feeding research and veterinary oversight, tailored to small-breed dogs.

A concise slideshow of the gut microbiome in dogs and cats, including its role in systemic health, dysbiosis, and nutritional considerations.

Katherine Quesenberry, DVM, MPH, DABVP (Avian), discusses why lack of food intake is a concern for avian and exotic practitioners, in a dvm360 interview.

Check out some of the players in the theatre of activity located in your patient's microbiome.

A research study shows that bezafibrate safely reduces canine hypertriglyceridemia by approximately 85%, even in the presence of endocrine disease.

FDA flags Quest Cat Food lots with near-zero thiamine (vitamin B1), urging vets and owners to act fast to prevent dangerous deficiency.

Do you know the difference? Find out from Callie Harris, DVM, in this video interview.

Vetnique Labs showcased 2 new supplements and more at the 2026 Veterinary Meeting & Expo.

John Flanagan, PhD, presented new research at WVC 2026 that shows that a purpose-formulated, low-digestible carbohydrate diet combined with structured caloric restriction substantially increases short-term diabetic remission in overweight, insulin-treated cats.

Based on a study, John Flanagan, PhD, explains how targeted caloric restriction produced high remission rates in overweight diabetic cats and shares clinic-ready strategies for weight reduction and glycemic control.