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.
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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.
Mealworm-based ingredients for dog food now allowed in the U.S.January 29, 2024Ÿnsect, a global producer of insect-based proteins, has been authorization by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) to use defatted mealworm proteins within dog nutrition
Kitten and puppy mix recalled for Salmonella, ListeriaJanuary 2, 2024Blue Ridge Beef issues voluntary recall of Blue Ridge Beef Kitten Grind, Blue Ridge Kitten Mix, and Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix due to the contamination
Treating allergies with diet trialsNovember 27, 2023By teaching owners about canine adverse food reactions (CAFR) using engaging education tools, you can implement satisfying diet trials into your workup of allergic dermatitis.
Feed to succeed: Using nutrition to support a healthy lifestyle and body weightNovember 24, 2023Preventive nutrition can start with the puppy/kitten visits, be reviewed at the time of spay/neuter, and then continue to be closely monitored throughout the pet’s life.
Managing diabetes in dogs and catsNovember 24, 2023It is crucial to understand and to convey to pet owners at every opportunity that regardless of the cause, with proper management, a diabetic dog or cat can lead an otherwise normal and active life.
Keeping the 'bugs' in balance: GI microbiome health mattersNovember 3, 2023Given the microbiota in the gut help support overall health, maintaining a balance between beneficial and potentially pathogenic bacteria is important.
Vet care program distributes 13 tons of cat food in IowaOctober 24, 2023Alley Cat Allies, in partnership with Animal Rescue League of Iowa, will give away tons of cat food at no cost to caregivers in Des Moines under its ongoing Keeping Families Together program
