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The Clinical Nutrition Service is located on the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine’s North Grafton campus in the Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals (see campus map for...
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Pondering Pet Protein: How much protein should my pet get?
Protein is a very important nutrient for all animals. A large part of animals’ bodies is made of protein – muscles and organs as well as many hormones and enzymes...
Raw cat food associated with outbreak of tuberculosis in cats
We’ve previously written about potential health risks to both pets and people from raw diets. Typically, the focus is on the common bacterial food pathogens Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria...
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Thank you for your interest in the Clinical Nutrition Service. Below are the terms of our service. Please read and agree to these terms before proceeding. Commercial Consults ($350-$365): Our...
When a Big Loss is a Huge Gain: The Role of Diet in Managing Orthopedic Conditions
Leslie was shocked when she learned that Max, her 4-year-old Samoyed, had gained 15 pounds in the year since his last wellness visit to the veterinarian. “The weight gain was...
Can I change my pet’s diet to improve skin and coat health?
While we want pets to have a nice, shiny coat, having a shiny coat does not always mean the diet is best for your pet, since high fat diets, even...
Figuring Out Food Sensitivities
“He has a sensitive stomach.” This is a common complaint heard in veterinary clinics. This phrase is typically used to refer to a pet that has frequent vomiting, diarrhea, or...
Think Twice: Reasons to Avoid a Home-cooked Diet
It is not surprising that pet owners are confused about the best food for their pet. There is so much myth and misinformation about pet food that it makes the...
Fiber Frustrations
If you asked me to name the nutrient that causes the most confusion for pet owners and veterinarians alike, I’d have to say fiber. Fiber is carbohydrate from plants that...
How do I switch my pet’s food?
How long should this take? Unfortunately every pet is an individual and we’ve seen pets that can switch from one food at breakfast to another at dinner with no problems,...