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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Deadly feline cancer may soon have new treatment optionsMarch 10, 2023Cats afflicted with a deadly type of cancer may soon have renewed hope, thanks to a promising new treatment being researched in Canada.
Veterinary efforts support antimicrobial stewardshipOctober 6, 2021When it comes to the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), animal health professionals seem to understand the crucial role they play.
Dogs, cats can catch COVID from owners, study confirmsJuly 13, 2021Researchers say cats are at higher risk for contracting the virus than dogs and can develop COVID-like symptoms.
Dogs stressed, fearful when without owners during examsMay 21, 2021Clinics should consider letting owners remain in exam rooms at a safe distance, the Ontario Veterinary College says.
Dog owners often mismeasure kibbleOctober 10, 2019Dog owners may not be as proficient at eye-balling servings of dry kibble as they may think and this might be contributing to the climbing rates of canine obesity.
Cats' weight on the riseJuly 19, 2019Cats are, indeed, getting chunkier. This is according to a new study out of the University of Guelph’s (U of G’s) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in Canada, which analyzed the data of more than 19 million cats in North America to demonstrate the typical weight gain and loss of the animals over their lifetimes.
More than one third of pet owners open to vegan pet dietsMarch 29, 2019A study by Canada's Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has found 35 percent of pet owners are interested in feeding their pets vegan diets. Conducted in collaboration with researchers in New Zealand, the international online survey of 3,673 dog and cat owners looked at what kind of food they fed themselves and their pets. Of the 35 percent of owners, 55 percent said they would require proof a vegan diet would meet their pets' nutritional needs, would want endorsement from their veterinarian, and would want the pet food to be easily available. "While only a small proportion of pet owners are currently feeding plant-based diets to their pets, it is safe to say interest in the diets is likely to grow," says lead author, Sarah Dodd, currently a PhD candidate at OVC's department of population medicine. "People have been hearing about how vegan diets are linked to lowered risks of cancer and other health benefits in humans." The survey also found the following: • A little under six percent of owners were vegan and more than 27 percent of them already fed their pets a vegan diet; and • Seventy-eight percent of vegan pet owners were interested in …
Ontario vet college names new biomedical sciences chairMay 31, 2016The University of Guelph Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has named Tarek Saleh, Ph.D., as chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences. His appointment is set to begin September 1.
