Nutrition
Proactive Nutrition for the Healthy Indoor Cat
Preventing cats from becoming overweight or obese can be more rewarding and successful than weight-loss programs.
About the Author
Dr. Raditic is a former professor for both the nutrition and the integrative medicine services at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently, she is an independent consultant member of Veterinary Nutritional Consultations, Inc., the East Coast Think Tank, which offers independent information and consulting on companion animal nutrition and supplements. Her career includes being a general practitioner, veterinary nutritionist, academician, and consultant. She offers unique perspectives on the role of clinical nutrition, supplements, and integrative veterinary care for companion animals.
Updated April 2020
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Nutrition
Supplements for Small Animal Cancer Patients
Veterinarians face multiple questions and challenges from clients whose pets have cancer, and clients appreciate veterinary guidance and the logical integration of appropriate herbs and dietary supplements with conventional therapies.
Nutrition
Nutrition for Small Animal Cancer Patients
Clients will have questions about popular “cancer diets,” making it critical for practitioners to understand how they might affect a patient.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.