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    Issue number 24.3 Published 05/03/2021

    The “BARF” trend – advantages, drawbacks and risks

    The trend of feeding raw foods to dogs and cats was apparently started in the early 1990’s by an Australian veterinarian who wrote a book promoting the virtues of feeding raw food to dogs ,

    By Stefanie Handl

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    Issue number 24.3 Published 04/03/2021

    Canine feeding behavior

    Two trends appear to have become fashionable amongst dog owners in recent years...

    By Jon Bowen

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    Issue number 26.2 Published 11/02/2021

    Improving diet palatability for cats with CKD

    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common pathologies in elderly cats, with more than 30% of individuals over 15 years of age affected.

    By Astrid Le Bozec

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    Issue number 24.3 Published 10/02/2021

    Nutritional considerations for the aging cat

    Improved veterinary care, nutrition and lifestyle have collectively improved the life expectancy of dogs and cats over the last 20 years.

    By Vincent Biourge and Denise Elliott

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    Issue number 24.3 Published 10/02/2021

    Co-morbidity of overweight and obesity in dogs and cats

    Obesity is a nutritional disease of concern in both canine and feline pets, with up to 35% of adult dogs and cats in the United States reported to be either overweight or obese.

    By Emi Kate Saito

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    Issue number 26.2 Published 28/01/2021

    How I approach... The sneezing cat

    Sneezing is a remarkably common presenting complaint in cats...

    By Elizabeth Rozanski

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    Issue number 26.2 Published 21/01/2021

    Optimizing an indoor lifestyle for cats 

    People benefit from living with pets...

    By Margie Scherk

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    Issue number 30.3 Published 07/01/2021

    How to beat 'Dr. Google' in nutrition

    When it comes to nutritional advice veterinarians are better than “Dr. Google”...

    By Antje Blättner

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    Issue number 30.3 Published 31/12/2020

    Dogs and veterinarians in today's society

    Dogs hold a special place in today’s society...

    By Katharina Ameli

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