Nutrition

Check out the most common nutrition questions pet owners ask at big box stores.

Each Veterinary Medicine Essentials package covers diagnostic steps, treatment plan guidance and the latest updates, plus resources to share with your entire veterinary team and your clients.

Each Veterinary Medicine Essentials package covers diagnostic steps, treatment plan guidance and the latest updates, plus resources to share with your entire veterinary team and your clients.

Martha Cline, DVM, DACVN, clinical veterinary nutritionist at Red Bank Hospital in New Jersey, explains that some of the best advice veterinarians and veterinary team members can give pet owners is feeding instructions and guidance.

Nutrition expert Ed Carlson shares some top trends in veterinary nutrition.

Research warns of the presence of zoonotic bacterial and parasitic pathogens— including E coli, Listeria, and Salmonella—in raw meat–based pet foods.

This simple procedure ensures adequate nutrition for postsurgical feline patients-which can speed recovery time and minimize hospitalization.

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Low levels of pentobarbital discovered in Gravy Train, Kibbles 'N Bits and other brands; company traces problem to beef fat.

Each of these health problems causes harm in its own way, and it's not unusual for patients to present with all three. Early detection and intervention and a multimodal management strategy are keys to taming this tangled trio and improving a patients quality of life.

The battle of the bulge starts with your veterinary clients hearts and minds.

If you have an interest in animal nutrition, the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition may be something worthwhile to look into.

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets were developed specifically for cats with early and advanced stages of chronic kidney disease.

In the first study of its kind, researchers have found that most product labels for canine treats don’t provide sufficient nutrient information and can far exceed recommended daily energy allowances.

The number of obese pets has increased every year for the past 6 years, and this trend shows no signs of abating.

For veterinary team members, an important step in helping animals lose weight is having pet owners recognize when their animals are overweight.

The treats pet owners add on top can toy with the benefits.

Looking to cut fat and keep healthy chompers in patients? Take a look at a sample offering from companies out there with veterinary-practice-exclusive diets.

How teleconsultation between primary care veterinarians and nutrition specialists can conquer geographical limitations on patient care.

Video analysis reveals that veterinarians have much to learn about how best to communicate with clients when it comes to this sensitive topic.

Martha Cline, DVM, DACVN, clinical veterinary nutritionist at Red Bank Hospital in New Jersey, points out that a lot of the things about good quality pet food often cannot be found on its label.

A new series of interactive infographics from the Pet Food Institute shows pet owners how the nutrients in dog foods benefit their pets.

Don't die on the hill for your dwindling in-house pharmacy. See whether this doctor's story could help win your veterinary practice a victory in the coming years.

Bladder stones? Urinary stress? Urine luck. Dig in to these diets to tackle three conditions in your veterinary patients.

Martha Cline, DVM, DACVN, clinical veterinary nutritionist at Red Bank Hospital in New Jersey, talks about the biggest risks and potential benefits of raw meat-based diets.