Frequently Asked Questions about Feeding Tubes
...(starvation) can have detrimental effects on many organ systems and increases complications and mortality. Feeding tubes can be a great safety net to have in place if needed. The two...
...(starvation) can have detrimental effects on many organ systems and increases complications and mortality. Feeding tubes can be a great safety net to have in place if needed. The two...
...problems. I’ve had patients eating a home-cooked diet that’s not nutritionally complete and balanced (most of them are deficient in multiple essential nutrients) and causes a nutritional deficiency which can...
...what questions to ask when you call. For more information on pet food recalls and pet food regulation: https://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/safetyhealth/recallswithdrawals/ https://www.avma.org/news/issues/recalls-alerts/pages/pet-food-safety-recalls-alerts.aspx https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/Products/AnimalFoodFeeds/PetFood/default.htm Happy Feeding! Cailin Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVN ...
...some abnormal bloodwork. While regular testing of liver enzymes in the blood can give us some information about the overall health of the liver, it does not always correlate well...
...should be discarded after 72 hours. How long can you use it? Unopened pet food should be used before the “best buy” date on the label. How long your pet...
...other biological molecules. Similarly, the term “chelated” means “attached to a biological molecule”. Supplemental minerals Concentrated mineral supplements added to pet foods can be lab-created chelated versions or they can...
What is Bilious Vomiting Syndrome? Bilious vomiting syndrome (BVS) is a term sometimes used to describe a condition where dogs vomit yellow fluid (called bile) or froth but not food...
...serious or long-term health issues. By being aware of potential signs of a food-associated illness, you can ensure that if this rare situation does affect your pet, they will get...
...other causes, such as pancreatitis and certain medications. With aggressive treatment using insulin and diet, it is possible for some cats to go into remission and no longer require insulin...
...a diagnosis may need additional blood or fecal tests (avoid blood and saliva tests for food allergy) or more specific testing, such as abdominal ultrasound or even looking at the...