Why going beyond Body Condition Scoring can help overweight caninesMay 3, 2022Veterinarians can flag dogs that are overweight at routine exams by performing Body Condition Scoring (BCS). Identifying these dogs is of vital importance as they are at an increased risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, inflammatory diseases, and osteoarthritis. Counseling pet owners on the nutritional management of obesity can go a long way in terms of increasing the lifespan and quality of life of our four-legged friends.
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Cats love a free meal, study showsAugust 31, 2021When given the choice between a readily available meal and one that requires a bit of effort, cats tend to take the easy route.
Human-grade dog chow might aid digestionFebruary 24, 2021Canine diets comprised of human-grade ingredients might be beneficial for owners looking to scoop less poop.
Veterinary nutritionists: A secret ingredient for pet healthNovember 26, 2020Veterinarians are the most utilized source of information for owners regarding their pet’s health and nutrition.
Obesity epidemic swells with pandemicOctober 6, 2020While pudgy pets have been a persistent problem for years, the pandemic certainly hasn’t made things any easier.
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.
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.
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.
