Canine microbiome dysbiosis
It is increasingly being recognized that a dysfunctional intestinal microbiome can be at the root of many gastrointestinal disorders; this paper discusses the diagnosis and therapeutic options for dysbiosis cases.
Nutrition topics in small animal practice
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Myths in cat nutrition
A plethora of myths exist as to what a cat should or should not be fed to ensure a healthy lifestyle; this paper aims to put some of the inaccuracies to rest!
Homemade diets – good or bad?
Clinicians will often be faced with an owner who wants to feed their pet a homemade diet; this article looks at the potential problems and benefits such an approach can bring.
Diet and canine dilated cardiomyopathy
What is the link between certain diets and canine heart disease? This paper gives an overview of the current situation and offers some advice for clinicians.
FAQs about cat nutrition
The feline species is unique in many ways, and none more so than in its nutritional requirements, as illustrated in this question-and-answer paper from Ana Lourenço.
Pet obesity: new challenges, new solutions
Obesity in our pets is nothing new – but Alex German offers some new ideas as to how the problem can be best tackled.
Calcium and phosphorus – getting the balance right
It is critical to ensure that a puppy is neither over- nor under-supplied with certain nutrients and minerals during the growth phase, but this can be more difficult than it first appears, as discussed in this paper.
Sustainable sourcing of omega-3 (EPA/DHA) for cats and dogs
Research has achieved a novel method of obtaining omega-3 fatty acids for inclusion in pet foods, as this short paper describes.
Individualized pet nutrition
This short paper explains why individualized nutrition is important for an animal’s health, how new technology now allows tailor-made nutritional solutions for pets, and the benefits it brings.