Nutrition

Cats are clearly obligate carnivores. So, why are cat foods so high in carbohydrates, and what should be done about it?

At least 28 deaths and 8 cases of illness have been reported in dogs that ate the recalled products.

A veterinary technician nutrition specialist busts some popular pet food misconceptions and explains how best to discuss them with clients.

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A pet nutritionist answers questions from attendees at the Fetch dvm360® virtual veterinary conference.

Teamwork is key to successful diabetes management in dogs and cats.

Nearly all veterinary patients with diabetes are managed with a combination of insulin therapy, diet, and weight management. Here’s the latest.

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The WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee and Royal Canin have joined forces to help promote the distribution of credible pet nutrition resources.

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Pet food labels are awash with unfamiliar ingredients, nutrient percentages, feeding directives, and marketing claims. Use these guidelines to help your clients understand the complexities of pet food labels and match dietary choices to pets’ nutritional needs.

When your patients are really hurting, a one-size-fits-all approach won’t cut it. Alleviating pain and discomfort is best achieved through a combination of modalities, including pharmaceuticals and supplements.

Eating issues in cats—whether too much or too little—may have a behavioral cause. Here’s why, and what to do about it.

A new study finds an explanation for why it’s so difficult for owners of obese cats to restrict their pet’s diet.

A look at the advantages and disadvantages of raw, homemade, and vegan diets for dogs and cats.

The supplement Fortetropin has been shown to curb muscle atrophy associated with postoperative exercise restriction in dogs following surgical repair of cruciate tears.

Osteoarthritis in dogs is often diagnosed late owing to several factors. Here’s why, plus tips for managing this debilitating disease through nutrition.

New survey results show that cat owners who suffer from pet-related allergies are willing to do whatever it takes to keep their feline family members.

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Nutritional information is a key part of a veterinary patient’s history and crucial to good medical case management, yet this information can be elusive. According to the results of a new study, how you phrase your question can make all the difference between an ample answer and a lean response.

The voluntary recall was prompted by elevated calcium levels in several lots of chicken, turkey and rabbit feed.

People suffering from cat allergies may soon find sweet relief from a breakthrough cat food from Purina Pro Plan.

FDA is advising pet owners not to feed pets Aunt Jeni’s Home Made raw pet food after one lot tested positive for Salmonella.

You may have missed VMX this year, but don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are some of the hot topics from this year’s conference.

A warning letter from the FDA to Hill's outlines the results of the agency's investigation, noting that the company's stated corrective actions may not solve the problem. Meanwhile, nearly 300 lawsuits have been combined.

A new book from veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward, writer Alice Oven and pet-food CEO Ryan Bethencourt that argues for a future of plant-derived pet food spends a little time looking at the marketing of domestic pet food that makes raw meat sound like a good idea.

Purina Institute symposium highlights research on humans designed to quantify clinical response to potential new allergen-neutralizing product.

Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

There is only one way to truly determine whether the clinical signs youre seeing in your patient are reactions to a food ingredient or additive. Heres how to conduct a proper elimination diet trial.

Heres why its important to consider the microbiota in veterinary patients with GI disease.