Nutrition

Senior pets rarely come in with just one problem. Nutrition that addresses cognitive decline, joint pain, and coexisting conditions together can help keep aging patients sharp, mobile, and engaged.

A new analysis detected heavy metals, glyphosate, and plastic-related chemicals in nearly all of the cat foods tested. This slideshow breaks down the findings, what they may mean for cats, and what remains unclear.

Many clients turn to supplements to support their pets' health. Understanding the difference between support and treatment helps veterinary teams keep these conversations focused on the patient's needs.

A report of 100 cat food products from 62 brands found heavy metals, an herbicide, and plastic-related chemicals across the products, with higher mercury levels in fish-based foods and higher lead levels in dry foods.

The British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists says more than 200 cases of sudden bilateral keratoconjunctivitis sicca have been reported, including dogs that did not eat the company’s food, and is urging veterinarians to report cases as the investigation continues.

Practical strategies for discussing pet obesity with confidence and compassion.

The fresh-food company, whose recipes are developed by a team that includes board-certified veterinary nutritionists, has signed a multiyear deal, making it the league's inaugural pet food partner.

The supplement combines Saccharomyces boulardii with postbiotic metabolites and botanicals, as other probiotic products enter the companion-animal market.

Revival Animal Health is recalling its Breeder’s Edge and Shelter’s Choice feline milk replacers after testing found low levels of essential nutrients, months after the company recalled its canine milk replacers over variable vitamin D levels.

The company pulled its Turkey Pâté and Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté wet foods after receiving complaints of metal in the product, though no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

The subscription brand pulled every fresh recipe as a precaution while it investigates its buckwheat ingredient as a potential cause of sudden bilateral dry eye.

Craig Datz, DVM, MS, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), DACVIM (Nutrition), is dvm360's 2026 Veterinary Hero Nutrition Award recipient.

Nestlé Purina PetCare has launched a 2-step over-the-counter FortiFlora kit pairing a kaolin-pectin binder with a daily probiotic to manage occasional diarrhea in dogs and cats.

The 3-diet portfolio comes as interest in fresh food continues to grow among pet owners.