Nutrition

A new study finds an explanation for why it’s so difficult for owners of obese cats to restrict their pet’s diet.

A look at the advantages and disadvantages of raw, homemade, and vegan diets for dogs and cats.

The supplement Fortetropin has been shown to curb muscle atrophy associated with postoperative exercise restriction in dogs following surgical repair of cruciate tears.

Osteoarthritis in dogs is often diagnosed late owing to several factors. Here’s why, plus tips for managing this debilitating disease through nutrition.

New survey results show that cat owners who suffer from pet-related allergies are willing to do whatever it takes to keep their feline family members.

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Nutritional information is a key part of a veterinary patient’s history and crucial to good medical case management, yet this information can be elusive. According to the results of a new study, how you phrase your question can make all the difference between an ample answer and a lean response.

The voluntary recall was prompted by elevated calcium levels in several lots of chicken, turkey and rabbit feed.

People suffering from cat allergies may soon find sweet relief from a breakthrough cat food from Purina Pro Plan.

FDA is advising pet owners not to feed pets Aunt Jeni’s Home Made raw pet food after one lot tested positive for Salmonella.

You may have missed VMX this year, but don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are some of the hot topics from this year’s conference.

A warning letter from the FDA to Hill's outlines the results of the agency's investigation, noting that the company's stated corrective actions may not solve the problem. Meanwhile, nearly 300 lawsuits have been combined.

A new book from veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward, writer Alice Oven and pet-food CEO Ryan Bethencourt that argues for a future of plant-derived pet food spends a little time looking at the marketing of domestic pet food that makes raw meat sound like a good idea.

Purina Institute symposium highlights research on humans designed to quantify clinical response to potential new allergen-neutralizing product.

Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

There is only one way to truly determine whether the clinical signs youre seeing in your patient are reactions to a food ingredient or additive. Heres how to conduct a proper elimination diet trial.

Heres why its important to consider the microbiota in veterinary patients with GI disease.

Cannabidiol has recently crossed over to the pet market, and revenue is expected to grow to $6.7 billion by the end of the year. Are you watching this, veterinarians?

Ongoing concerns in the veterinary industry about dilated cardiomyopathy related to grain-free pet food have resulted in steadily declining sales for grain-free pet food manufacturers.

When it comes to urolithiasis in cats, nutrition is part of the problem and the solution. Use this chart to find the best therapeutic diet for your stone-prone veterinary patients.

Heres our regular rundown of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

Our columnist argued that pet insurance should have paid for an ultrasound diagnostic for an asymptomatic dog on a grain-free diet at risk for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Readers disagree about whats called for when.

When it comes to nutritionally sensitive conditions such as kidney disease, make sure your client understands just how vital a role diet plays in managing their pets health.

The FDA is advising pet owners not to feed their dogs and cats certain lots of the companys raw pet food after samples from some of the lots tested positive for Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes.