Are lentils, beans linked to canine heart problems? Researchers exploreApril 17, 2023To investigate the association between ‘pulse’ ingredients typically used in grain-free dog foods (i.e. lentils, beans, peas) and instances of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), U of G researchers conducted a randomized, controlled trial of 28 Siberian huskies.
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Assisted feeding methods and benefits of nutritional supportJanuary 16, 2023Successful support and management through enteral feeding involves critical decisions, including appropriate nutrition, assessment, early intervention, and proper tube selection.
Intermittent fasting could regulate feline eating habitsSeptember 24, 2020Cats fed once daily were found to be more satisfied with their food intake than those who eat multiple times.
Current and emerging approaches to managing acute pancreatitisDecember 27, 2018Fasting a dog or cat used to be step one in treating acute pancreatitis, but that’s no longer the case. It was thought feeding would stimulate pancreatic activity in an already inflamed organ, but increasingly, early intervention with nutritional support is seen as critical in cats and important in dogs.
Cats need to hunt, forage for meals, says AAFPNovember 1, 2018Medical, social, and emotional problems resulting from the way most cats are currently fed and the best methods to appropriately feed them, are the principal topics addressed in Feline Feeding Programs: Addressing Behavioral Needs to Improve Feline Health and Wellbeing, the American Association of Feline Practitioners’ (AAFP’s) newly released consensus statement.
