Nutrition

Because practitioners are increasingly being asked to provide health care for rabbits, they need to know that the most common clinical problems seen in this species involve the gastrointestinal tract. Practitioners also need to know that rabbits have evolved as a prey species, and their survival reaction is to be very still in an effort to avoid detection.

Nomenclature surrounding nutritional supplements can be confusing. The most commonly used live organism supplements are probiotics.

The gastrointestinal microbiota, that is the collection of all microorganisms found in the gastrointestinal tract, has long been recognized to play a crucial role in gastrointestinal health.

Obesity is the excessive accumulation of adipose tissue (FAT). It occurs due to an imbalance of energy intake versus energy expenditure.

Washington -- A recall of select frozen chicken diet formulas for dogs and cats has been expanded to all of the company?s frozen chicken meals.

My team members get sick a lot. How can I promote a healthier lifestyle among our staff?

Kansas City, Mo. -- Two owners of a company implicated in the 2007 pet food recall were sentenced to three years of probation and levied fines of $5,000 each. The court also slapped Chemnutra with another $25,000 fine.

Denver -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) named five veterinary experts to lead the development of its new nutrition guidelines.

Orlando -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) will begin work on a new set of guidelines targeting nutrition to help veterinarians make sound recommendations to clients.

The Five is live from NAVC: new nutrition guidelines from AAHA, insights to get associates up to speed fast, and more.

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Large veterinary hospital floor plan of this 2010 Hospital Design People's Choice Award contestant.

Stats, floor plan, and photos of this 2010 Hospital Design People's Choice Award contestant.

Large veterinary hospital floor plan of this 2010 Hospital Design People's Choice Award contestant.

Stats, floor plan, and photos of this 2010 Hospital Design People's Choice Award contestant.

Obesity, laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome can be managed with the right kind of feed.

One key opportunity to grow your revenue is to increase your therapeutic diet sales.

These days, clients consider their pets to be prominent members of the family. When a pet passes on, help your clients pay tribute to their four-legged friends with these heartfelt commemorations.

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Prebiotics and probiotics promote beneficial intestinal bacteria numbers and improve gastrointestinal and overall health.

Sherry Sanderson, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN, answers questions about the advantages of feeding a prebiotic and probiotic in a synbiotic relationship.

Dogs and cats are often observed eating grass and other plants of no apparent value.

Horses' condition makes it easier for vitamin E to do its work protecting cells from free-radical damage.

Manhattan, Kan. -- How will climate change affect the nutritional resources of cattle in the future? Likely, protein availability through grazing will diminish, prompting the need to start thinking about supplemental nutrition sources now, according to a study from Kansas State University.

Participation in this CE offering is available to members of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. The applicable article is available in the December 2008 issue of The NAVTA Journal. (1 CE credit)

Considering the large impact of immunology on companion animal practice, it's natural to wonder what role nutrition plays.

Some owners prefer to prepare homemade foods – feel less guilty and have impression of preparing a "real meal" that is "more natural" and "more traditional".

Obesity is the most important malnutrition of companion animals. It can be a disabling medical condition when moderate to severe in scope. At prevalence rate estimates of 10-40%, obesity must be considered a significant hazard to dogs and cats.