Chronic pain in dogs: The gift that keeps on givingAugust 28, 2020Pain in animals is what we (humans) say it is. There is tremendous variability among both patients and observers.
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Pups may not be getting the nutrition they needAugust 28, 2020When it comes to canine age groups and what they mean, pet owners might benefit from a crash course from an animal health professional.
Food for thought: Dietary considerations in feline lower urinary tract diseasesJuly 29, 2020When presented with a cat with clinical signs consistent with lower urinary tract disease, it is important to gain an accurate history, then think about the animal's diet.
Understanding nutrition in dogs with degenerative mitral valve diseaseJuly 6, 2020It is extremely helpful to introduce to clients the concepts of sodium restriction, adequate calorie and protein intake, and cardiac cachexia in the pre-CHF stage.
A closer look at popular pet food myths… and why they are just thatJune 2, 2020The perfect food for dogs and cats is unknown and probably doesn’t exist, and the pressure to find this diet can easily lead to extreme and unhealthy choices.
Biopharma company sells feline weight-loss med for $43MMarch 31, 2020A mirtazapine transdermal ointment, used for the management of weight loss in cats, has just changed pharmaceutical hands in a multimillion dollar deal.
Nutritional, dental startups partake in Purina programFebruary 14, 2020Five emerging companies were awarded $10,000 and selected to attend a business accelerator boot camp.
Nutritional science central to Elanco, Purdue partnershipFebruary 13, 2020Elanco Animal Health has announced a five-year collaborative research agreement with Purdue University and Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) intended to streamline solutions for animal health-related challenges.
Pet obesity an epidemic, report saysFebruary 4, 2020While it is no secret the number of overweight and obese pets is on the rise, a new report from Banfield Pet Hospital suggests we are facing a full-blown epidemic.
Is keto kind to pets?January 28, 2020One of the many extreme diets for humans that also is sometimes promoted as having health benefits for veterinary patient is the ketogenic diet.