Nutrition

Nutritional supplementation is vital to the recovery process for most disease processes and after traumatic injury. However, many of these patients do not receive sufficient nutrition during the healing and recovery process.

In the fasted healthy state glycogen stores are used as the primary energy source. When glycogen stores become depleted, which can occur quickly in strict carnivores such as the cat, amino acids are mobilized from lean muscle.

In this lecture we will discuss the basics of insectivorous reptile nutrition, paying particular attention to the role vitamin A and Vitamin D play in a healthy diet. Captive animals that receive diets that contain deficient or excessive amounts of both these vitamins are frequently seen by veterinarians. Therefore, it is important that the reptile veterinarian be able to recognize signs of malnutrition and provide treatment as well as correct the diet.

Nutritional supplementation is vital to the healing process for most disease processes and after traumatic injury. However, many of these patients do not receive sufficient nutrition during the healing and recovery process. Over time, this lack of proteins, minerals, and energy substrates can lead to a state of general illness, malnutrition, and profound disability, a condition defined as cachexia.

The fat feline is a problem all practitioners face. Clients often believe that a fat cat is a healthy and happy cat. They are more likely to bring the cat in for an exam due to poor appetite rather than overeating and obesity concerns.

A new study in top equine athletes brings nutritional deficiencies into the spotlight.

Changing our mindset when it comes to this increasingly larger problem.

How do I handle 'sugar pushers'-clients or team members who bring in sweet treats for our staff or who place fund-raising cookie and candy order forms in the break room? I don't want to be rude, but I also want to live a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Susan Little addresses this critical component of patient care.

Nestle Purina is rolling out a campaign called Project Pet Slim Down as a way to address pet obesity.

Celebrate National Pet Obesity Awareness Day by finishing a short survey.

The recall covers three pet-food products suspected of containing higher levels of Vitamin D than intended.

Add nutrition to exam room discussions for healthier patients at your veterinary practice.

Secaucus, N.J. -- Hartz Mountain Corp. is recalling a dog treat due to concerns over the risk of Salmonella contamination.

Be sure you're taking every chance to help clients learn what to feed their pets.

Cincinnati -- Proctor & Gamble is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from one Iams dry cat-food formulation.

Producing "ah-ha" nutritional moments with AAHA's assistance.

Educational push hopes to make hospital team, pet owners 'nutrifluent'

Often clients will consult their veterinarians regarding conditioning, nutrition, supplementation and managing horses exercising in extreme heat.

Use these tools and guidelines to increase your nutritional knowledge.

Muscle wasting and other abnormalities may be lying just beneath the surface.

Providing appropriate treats for pets doesn't have to be tricky.

How to conduct an effective interview with clients.

Salmonella contamination may be the culprit in severe 2006 and 2008 outbreaks, especially affecting small children.

Chair of the new Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians, Kara Burns, left, stands with the chair of the NAVTA Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties, Amy Butzier, CVT, (VTS Equine).