Recent Publications – July 2016
...well as in people). Cachexia is the muscle loss that occurs in a variety of conditions, such as heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, and even acute injury. Sarcopenia is the...
...well as in people). Cachexia is the muscle loss that occurs in a variety of conditions, such as heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, and even acute injury. Sarcopenia is the...
...of “glycosaminoglycans,” which assist in the repair of damaged joint tissues. In some studies, green-lipped mussels showed improvement in pain and when given either as a powder supplement, included in...
...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,...
...weeks to months or longer if a pet has a chronic illness or damage to its mouth or esophagus. A pet’s quality of life is an important consideration for use...
Think you know about feeding pets? Our Pet Food IQ quiz will tell you whether you are at the top of your class or whether it’s time to hit the...
...150 people in the US in 2019. Four infections with E.coli O157:H7, which resulted in one death, were reported in 2017 and several pet owners and a veterinarian were infected...
...intestines flowing backward into their stomach, which can lead to irritation, nausea, and vomiting. Although BVS often has these typical signs and is typically not life-threatening, it is important to...
...these proteins instead of meats, organ meats, or fish. Medications can help increase the amount of protein that pets with shunts will tolerate, so it is important to combine nutrition...
...be claiming that individual ingredients are. Once an ingredient is destined for inclusion in pet food, then it is no longer fit for human consumption by definition, unless it never...
...food. The PNA is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources to support veterinary professionals in helping pets live longer through better nutrition. I should disclose that I’m on...