Nutrition
Performing a Diet Trial to Identify Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
Confirmation of an adverse food reaction depends on reduction or resolution of clinical signs while the animal is being fed a strict elimination diet, recurrence of clinical signs when the animal's diet is challenged, and resolution of signs after the elimination diet has been reinstated.
Nutrition
Nutritional Management for Chronic Kidney Disease Versus Acute Kidney Injury
Important differences exist in the nutritional management of CKD versus AKI in dogs and cats. We review the best diets for dogs and cats with chronic kidney disease versus those with acute kidney injury.
Nutrition
Addressing the Growing Problem of Overweight Pets
Pet owners may not see how overweight their pet is or be willing to address the problem.
Integrative Medicine
Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics, and Intestinal Health of Dogs and Cats
Probiotics for dogs and cats have become more popular with pet owners. Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics have shown beneficial effects on some GI disorders in various clinical trials.
Integrative Medicine
Fish Oil Dosing in Pet Diets and Supplements
EPA and DHA may be beneficial in disease states, but use care when recommending EPA and DHA–containing VTDs and pet supplements concurrently.
Neurology
Nutritional Intervention for Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Many pet owners dismiss subtle behavioral changes in aging pets, which could be indicative of cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Veterinarians should learn to screen for CDS and know about the available treatments to alleviate the effects, including nutritional supplementation.
Dentistry
Effects of Diets, Treats, and Additives on Periodontal Disease
The gold standard for preventing periodontal disease is professionally cleaned teeth, but there are some foods, treats, and additives that can help reduce plaque and calculus buildup.
Nutrition
Caloric Restriction Without Malnutrition
This article provides guidance for calculating caloric requirements for an obesity management plan to avoid the adverse effects of severe caloric restriction, as well as for choosing an appropriate diet for weight-loss programs to avoid nutritional deficiencies.