Guiding clients on proper food choices for exotic petsNovember 5, 2024Knowing what a specific species should eat versus what the pet is being fed and consuming at home can help identify an underlying reason for an exotic pet's illness.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSupplemental insight on melatoninOctober 4, 2024It is important for doctors to have a basic knowledge of natural supplements (or at least have a colleague to whom they can refer for help in this area). With these thoughts in mind, I want to share some basic information about melatonin, a supplement clients often inquire about (likely because many of them are taking it, as well).
Five-year grant supports advancement of urinary tract health in petsSeptember 20, 2024Under the agreement, the School of Veterinary Medicine’s G.V. Ling Urinary Stone Analysis Laboratory (USAL) at the University of California (UC), Davis of the will provide free urinary stone analyses and interpretations.
Gut microbiome-organ connection focus of upcoming global forumSeptember 13, 2024Attendees of the free, virtual event on Oct. 24 to 25 will hear from experts about the role of the gut as a central organ impacting overall health in dogs and cats.
Debunking common diet myths and misinformationSeptember 1, 2024Equip your team with guidelines and resources to help address misinformation in pet care, including diet trends.
Lightening up the conversation on obesityAugust 3, 2024The perceived resistance of clients in discussing obesity is mostly rooted in how veterinary professionals decide to approach the conversation. Fortunately, research tells us how we can increase the odds of pet owner compliance.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePurr-fectly Balanced: Navigating Feline Obesity & Wellness through Nutritional CareJuly 3, 2024In this session: Julie Churchill, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) addresses why pet weight management programs can be so difficult. Tools for feline obesity prevention and wellness are also covered, as well as how to engage the entire team.
Managing chronic diarrhea with dietJune 16, 2024Dogs with chronic enteropathy require a nutritional assessment and a nutrition plan. The challenge to the veterinary team is identifying a dietary approach best for the individual patient.
The Lighter Side: "The Weight of Ownership"June 10, 2024“The Lighter Side” is a monthly cartoon feature by Greg Bishop, DVM, that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care. Visit sasquatchpaw.com for more of Dr. Bishop’s work.
Making weight loss a financial gainMay 13, 2024Implementing a structured and thoughtful nutrition protocol can serve to improve patient healthcare and client satisfaction while also being profitable for the veterinary practice.
