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...
“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...
...Linder has seen many overweight dogs. She explained how critical the owner’s commitment is to achieving weight-loss goals and stressed the importance of looking at all the foods pets consume,...
...rule for the desired rate of weight loss. For dogs this is 1-2% of their total body weight per week. For cats this is 0.5-2% of their body weight per...
High quality commercial pet diets have been tested over decades to provide adequate nutrition for both dogs and cats. With the exception of some pets with multiple or severe health...
...in people is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This bacterium mainly infects primates and people but can infect dogs. Another common species is M. bovis, which is commonly seen in cattle,...
...complete and balanced for healthy pets due to their need to meet the nutritional goals of each disease. Adding or mixing additional foods to these diets can also make them...
...household. Without reviewing additional pets’ medical records, we can only advise you as to whether any commercial diets recommended for the pet that we discuss in the appointment are generally...
...treatment plans. The Clinical Nutrition Service has extensive experience in nutritional management of dogs and cats, from healthy animals to those with very complex health concerns. Who we are and...
...with our clients – pet owners who get their recipes from a veterinary nutritionist. These issues tend to come up after the consultation, when our clients receive the completed recipe...
...may not be the best kinds for the health issue that is being treated. Moreover, yogurt contains lactose and some dogs and cats do not tolerate lactose well. Thus, adding...