Nutrition

Once you get past the marketing and product claims, what are you really feeding pets?

Survey also identifies 'fat gap': Nearly all owners of overweight pets do not recognize excess weight.

The compound, used in pet food, human food and a variety of other products, is vilified by some, dismissed by others. But what is it, really?

Probiotics are live microorganisms when consumed in sufficient quantity; provide health benefit on the host (Bourlioux 2003).

I would like to propose a line of thinking to simplify your nutritional assessment of a client's questions or statements concerning pet food products.

American Animal Hospital Association and World Small Animal Veterinary Association have developed a Nutritional Assessment Guidelines for every patient to be done at every visit (www.everypeteverytime.com/nutrition-assessment.html) with funding from Hills, Nestle Purina, Royal Canin and P&G.

Meat and meat by-products are nothing more than slaughterhouse waste.

Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) - malassimilation of nutrients

A new study shows hidden antigens lurking in flavored medications and supplements may derail a dietary elimination trial.

The term 'food allergy' and 'food intolerance' have been confused and used interchangeably to describe adverse food reactions but in fact reactions to a food can be delineated into either an immunologic or non-immunologic reaction.

You dont have to be a nutritionist, run long in every appointment or shill for pet food companies.

Nestl Purina Fellow Dr. Stephen Ettinger calls for evidence-based rationale with clients' pet food concerns.

Latest action has Purina playing defense and veterinarians asking consumers to back away from the Internet and consult a veterinarian.

Cant stomach the dizzying array of pet food trends, fads and marketing tactics inundating the market? Lets demystify some of the most common misconceptions so you can counsel your clients with confidence.

An overview of the diagnosis and treatment of common injuries that cause lameness in dogsIn this article, I will provide an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of these common injuries that cause lameness in dogs:> Soft tissue injuries> Stifle disease (cranial cruciate ligament rupture and patellar luxation)> Hip disease (hip dysplasia)> Elbow disease (elbow dysplasia)> Shoulder disease (soft tissue pathology and ostechondrosis dissecans)> Fractures> Arthritis

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The management of newly diagnosed and complicated cases of diabetes in cats and dogs

What is known about common age-related changes in cats and what may be done to halt or reverse the decline in body weight that is apparently a predictable prelude to death

Researchers explore the link between nutritional intervention and behavioral enrichment to ward off cognitive decline in aging dogs.

Ever wonder how a mouse would factor on the Weight Watchers "point" system? It may help clients with overweight cats.

Avoid pet and human health hazards by educating pet owners on how to handle raw food diets hygienically.

Dr. Don Waldron demonstrates this procedure, which is indicated in veterinary patients that may be anorectic postoperatively or are otherwise anorectic.

Two retailers ban treats made in China; search for cause continues; death toll rises.

Help Mr. Jones hit the ball out of the park by following your veterinary practice's recommendations for Smokey's nutrition.

Veterinarians should exercise caution to ensure supplements are provided at proper levels.

When horses can't graze on nutrient-rich grass, veterinarians may supplement with fat-soluble vitamins to preserving health and immunity.

Consumers are encouraged to go to their veterinarians with questions regarding their pets' nutrition.