Recent Publications – July 2016
...Med. June 2016 (Available free online at: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine Early View) This study reviewed medical records of dogs seen for diagnosis and treatment of two different types...
...Med. June 2016 (Available free online at: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine Early View) This study reviewed medical records of dogs seen for diagnosis and treatment of two different types...
...AAFCO does not test or regulate pet foods (pet foods are regulated at the state level), all foods labeled as complete and balanced must meet AAFCO minimums and maximums (or...
...the pancreas in any way. The second assertion in this comment, that a carnivore’s pancreas does not secrete the enzyme cellulase to break down cellulose (a type of fiber found...
...that they prevent or delay some types of cell damage). While vitamin C does do this in smaller doses, in larger doses, it can be pro-oxidant, meaning it promotes the...
...fiber, or contain an ingredient that the pet doesn’t tolerate. This doesn’t mean that there is anything wrong with the food itself, it just may not be a good fit...
...annual conference of the Australian Veterinary Association in Adelaide, South Australia, May 20-25th 2016. She spoke to Australian veterinarians about how they can best communicate helpful information to pet owners...
... Tip 2: Ask Your Vet if There’s a Diet for Everyone While many times pets can’t be fed the same food (for example, dog food doesn’t have all the...
...oil, or fish oil is added as a supplement if the diet doesn’t already have it. Talk to your veterinarian about whether fish oil is right for your pet and,...
...strongly recommend therapeutic diets that you can buy only from your veterinarian that are tested to reduce the risk of stone development. Many diets are designed to reduce the risk...
...families buy a kitchen scale and then measure out their pet’s food in grams instead. Most foods will have calories (called kcal on pet food labels) per kilogram and then...