VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNew approach to old petsJune 26, 2026The older arthritic pet may have a bad day or two, which necessitates a few doses of an NSAID to make the day more comfortable. In many cases, these types of disorders can be easily managed with natural therapies. This reduces the cost of medications, follow-up testing, and the risk of harm to body organs and systems that may occur with chronic drug use.
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Guiding clients on supplements: A look at marketing and medicineMarch 18, 2026With marketing, a discrepancy may be created between consumer perception and scientific validation, which underscores the need for veterinarians to maintain a proactive and critical, evidence-based approach when evaluating supplement use in clinical practice.
To supplement or not to supplement, that is the question …November 18, 2025Pet owners ask about supplements daily—are you confident in your answers? This article aim to help veterinarians with practical, experience-based guidance on evaluating supplements, navigating client questions, and recommending products that enhance patient health.
Nutritional nutraceuticals for the aging patientSeptember 3, 2025This feature focuses on the use of nutraceuticals for common ailments in aging pets, including cognitive dysfunction, muscle atrophy, and heart health.
A closer look at OA supplements—Part 2May 17, 2025In this installment, we will discuss green-lipped mussel, turmeric, undenatured collagen II, CBD products, and a recent literature review of each active nutraceutical.
New study uses a supplement to decrease canine muscle lossMarch 27, 2025Check out the findings from a recent study demonstrating the safety and impact of ursolic acid supplementation in skeletal muscle mRNA expression and muscle function in dogs.
A closer look at OA supplements—Part 1March 15, 2025Osteoarthritis (OA) is common in dogs and cats. Often, the practitioner utilizes multimodal approaches to treatment, offering anti-inflammatory medications and dietary supplements. Let's look at some options for your OA patient.
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).
What to question about supplementsAugust 31, 2023In 2020, the global veterinary dietary supplements market size swelled to $1.6 billion. The top conditions targeted for animals include joint health, liver health, immune function, and digestion.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFrom antioxidants to vitamins, many supplements lack official testingJuly 22, 2021By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMASkipping steps in the scientific process wastes time and resources, and it ultimately hurts patients. Those who may choose an insufficiently tested supplement over a proven therapy because they believe it to be safer or more effective based on low-quality evidence can be harmed by the supplement or by delaying truly effective treatment
