Nutrition

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been an important topic of discussion and research in canine and feline gastroenterology for more than 20 years.

A few tips on syringe feeding.

Pet obesity is a growing epidemic, and many pet treats contain ingredients that contribute to the problem.

Pacoima, Calif. -- A positive test result for Salmonella led to a voluntary recall of certain dog foods from Natural Balance Pet Foods.

What are the advantages of gastrojejunostomy tubes?

Cincinnati, Ohio -- Cats fed a new recalled food are at greater risk for developing signs of thiamine deficiency.

The liver is paramount in an animal's metabolism, playing a key role in regulating protein, carbohydrates, fat, viatmins, and minerals.

Obesity is the number one nutritional disorder in pets in the western world.

This paper reviews what is known about feline inflammatory bowel disease, with particular focus on the role of commensal and pathogenic intestinal bacteria as well as diet in the management of the disease.

Pet owners often use their veterinarians as a resource on pet foods.

A symposium discussing the role of diet and enteric bacteria in the development of feline diarrhea; the treatment of liver disease; a successful feline weight loss program; and facts and fallacies about pet foods.

A Q&A with veterinary nutritionist C.A. Tony Buffington

National Report -- Two government agencies launched a Web portal to streamline reporting of adverse events associated with pet foods, animal feed and veterinary drugs.

Future plans include designing curriculum for regulatory science programs.

Discover an important factor in feeding hospitalized patients.

How Dr. Kenneth Cohn helps encourage a healthy weight in pets.

East Lansing, Mich. -- Researchers from Michigan State University are testing a new diet they say could help cats dissolve and prevent future bladder stones.

A discussion on diagnosing and treating adverse food reactions.

It is the most common nutritional disorder in dogs and cats in the United States.

For decades, scientific research has focused on fighting "bad" bacteria in the body, primarily through the use of antibiotics. Antibiotics are often effective at killing "bad" bacteria in the body, but unfortunately they are not without problems.

During the past three decades, a tremendous amount of information has been generated regarding the etiology, detection, treatment, and prevention of canine urolithiasis. No longer is surgical removal the only option available when dogs develop urolithiasis, nor is surgical removal the "treatment" of choice" in all patients.

Undoubtedly, if you are in small animal practice, you have encountered pet owners who are feeding raw diets, and these owners tend to be very passionate about this practice of feeding raw foods.

During the past three decades, a tremendous amount of information has been generated regarding the etiology, detection, treatment, and prevention of canine urolithiasis. No longer is surgical removal the only option available when dogs develop urolithiasis, nor is surgical removal the "treatment" of choice" in all patients.

For many years, most uroliths in the urinary bladder were managed either by surgical removal or medical dissolution. Unfortunately, certain mineral types of uroliths, such as calcium oxalate, have a very high recurrence rate and are not currently amendable to medical dissolution.

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract in dogs and cats is a very dynamic organ that performs numerous functions essential for health and well-being. Critical roles of the GI tract include digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as elimination of potentially harmful substances and waste products.