Nutrition

Just like us humans, cats no longer have to live in a guns-at-the-ready world to survive, as in the Old West. Today's cats have it so easy! So easy, their waistlines are exhibiting way too much westward-and eastward, southward and northward-expansion. What can we learn from cats' feral roots?

Help clients navigate the murky information about supplements and keep their pets feeling their best.

Consider these talking points for veterinary clients who say, "Heck no, GMO!"

A cool kitchen gadget that's all about the cats (OK, dogs too).

Proper diet is important throughout equine gestation, but its especially critical in the first and third trimesters.

Results highlight the increasing weight of increasing weight as well as a lack of standard definition in the veterinary industry.

Getting the right balance of nutrients is key. Here's a tool to help.

Cornell study finds obese cats still love you even when you restrict their food intake.

These cases require special dietary requirements, but diet must be tailored to each patient.

Use these 5 steps to build an effective pet weight-loss program at your veterinary hospital.

Veterinary clients can go to opposite sides of a spectrum in diet preferences for their pets. But who's really in control?

Your veterinary patient needs to lose a few pounds, now! Understanding clients' decision-making processes makes buy-in easier.

When to suspect that food is at fault-and what to do about it.

Here are five ways to improve your senior pets healthand maybe even his life expectancyby helping him get back to the things he used to do.

Off-the-shelf advice from a veterinary nutritionist.

Help veterinary clients 'see' when their pets are overweight in order to get patients to a healthier weight.

Pet food manufacturer denies wrongdoing but says it wants to avoid further litigation.

Pet owners are often oblivious to pets unhealthy weight. So cut the Your dog is so fat jokes and learn how to navigate this emotional client landmine.

Tips and tricks to manage your pet's food during holiday travel ... or what do do so the dogor catdoesn't puke under the table.

Let your pet indulge with special treats and simple snacks.

Don't let your veterinary clients give up on their cat's weight management because of late-night hunger pangs.

New research may lead to changes in feline diets, the benefits of food puzzles and more from Dr. Tony Buffington.

Flip through this interactive feature to learn about cats' native caloric intake and how that could help slim down today's indoor cats.

Unsure of the best way to counsel your client on nutrition? Simplify the conversation with these three questions.

Hay originated in Kansas and was sold at two retailers in North Carolina in mid-August.

Dr. Rebecca Remillard's expert opinions from the frontline

Cut through the marketing hype and help your clients find the right food for their pets with this veterinary nutritionists expert tips.

A little trick plus lots of patience equals success.

How a 41-pound feline shrunk to 19 pounds-and how his success can help your overweight patients.

To improve health for all, its time to shift the way we discuss overweight pets with our veterinary clients.