Feline intestinal lymphoma, cognitive dysfunction to be exploredDecember 22, 2022Tooth resorption, cognitive dysfunction syndrome, and oral squamous cell carcinoma are among the topics of six newly funded feline-focused studies.
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UC Davis scores top marks in veterinary scienceApril 7, 2022Four American veterinary colleges have landed in the top 10 for the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, with University of California, Davis (UC Davis) securing the second-place spot for the third year in a row.
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.
DNA may hold secret for feline HCM therapiesAugust 6, 2021The effectiveness of a commonly prescribed treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats may vary depending on the animal’s genes.
Veterinary colleges praised for communication, fundraisingJuly 20, 2021The communication and advancement efforts of two veterinary colleges are being celebrated by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
UC Davis scores top marks in veterinary scienceMarch 5, 2021Three American veterinary colleges have landed in the top 10 for the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings.
Delay neutering of large mixed-breed dogs, study saysAugust 14, 2020Heavier mixed-breed dogs are at greater risk of health complications if neutered or spayed early.
Entrepreneurial success focus of academy programMarch 5, 2020Researchers and graduate students interested in exploring the marketability of their ideas may want to consider a new summer program at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine.
Practice management focus of UC Davis certificate programJanuary 10, 2020Those interested in running their own practice may want to consider heading to the Golden State to refine their business skills.
Homemade cat food diets low on nutrientsMay 8, 2019Most homemade cat food recipes are unlikely to provide essential nutrients and some may even contain potentially toxic ingredients. Those are the results of a study by researchers at the University of California (UC), Davis who looked at 114 recipes from online sources and books written by non-veterinarians and veterinarians. While recipes authored by veterinarians had fewer deficiencies, the study found they were still lacking nutrients. Of the all the recipes studied, 40 percent did not provide feeding instructions and the rest lacked detail or were unclear. "Only 94 recipes provided enough information for computer nutritional analysis and of those, none of them provided all the essential nutrients to meet the National Research Council's (NRC's) recommended allowances for adult cats," says lead author, Jennifer Larsen, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine veterinary nutritionist. In addition, the study found many of the homemade cat food was lacking concentrations of three or more nutrients, with some missing up to 19 essential nutrients. Further, many recipes provided less than 50 percent of the recommend allowances of several essential nutrients, including choline, iron, zinc, thiamin, vitamin E, and manganese. The study revealed seven percent of the recipes included ingredients that are potentially toxic …
