Veterinarian nutritional guidance integral to pet healthJanuary 8, 2020While discussions related to nutrition might sometimes take the back seat during wellness checks, veterinarians should play a proactive role in their patients’ diets, as many owners are blind to their pet’s potential weight problem.
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Nutrition and GI disease: Assessing ingredients in complete and balanced dietsJanuary 2, 2020In both companion animal and human nutrition, the concept of gut health is a point of major focus in foods and supplements. Veterinarians are often faced with the challenge of prescribing the right diets that fit both the pet’s needs and its owner’s resources.
Purina PetCare symposium: Getting the nutrition conversation startedNovember 27, 2019Travis Fiedler is a foodie of sorts and he’s honed his sense of smell so much over the years that he can note variations in aroma from dozens of recipes.
K-State internship focuses on small animal obesityNovember 26, 2019A collaboration between Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Kansas State University (K-State) emphasizes the value of nutrition and weight management for pets.
Dietary supplements and osteoarthritisNovember 21, 2019A multimodal approach to the management of OA has been recommended to target different pain receptors and attempt to control inflammation within the joints.
Nutraceutricals can benefit patients, practicesOctober 29, 2019Nutraceuticals are commonly defined as nutritional supplements designed to improve overall health or address specific conditions.
CBD company enters holistic pet food marketOctober 21, 2019Animal health and wellness CBD company Better Choice has joined the world of holistic pet food with the acquisition of Halo, Purely for Pets.
Dog owners often mismeasure kibbleOctober 10, 2019Dog owners may not be as proficient at eye-balling servings of dry kibble as they may think and this might be contributing to the climbing rates of canine obesity.
Not all supplements are created equalSeptember 10, 2019Unfortunately, with the majority of these products, marketing overrides science. Owners spend money on products that may or may not be effective.
Hill's nutrition facility to focus on small dogsAugust 19, 2019Small and miniature dog breeds are set to receive the star treatment at Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s “Small Paws” center in Topeka, Kan.
