Nutrition for cats: Is it really that different?December 21, 2024Feeding management—the what, when, how, and where food is provided—must meet the needs of both cat and owner. Learn about the nutritional requirements of your feline patients.
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Owner demographics impact dog nutrition, study showsDecember 13, 2024Curious how your client’s profile influences your canine patient’s diet? Discover the findings from the Dog Aging Project’s latest study.
Weight-loss meds for pets: Have we found the cure for obesity?December 4, 2024Educating clients on proper pet nutrition and the importance of regular exercise are essential steps in managing pet obesity, but researchers hope to make the process easier with the development of medications similar in function to human weight-loss medications.
Nourishing client relationships with tasty foodNovember 13, 2024Discuss science-based nutrition and position your patients for better health, your clients for more enjoyable mealtimes, and your team for more positive client interactions.
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.
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.
