Nutrition
Canine Performance Nutrition
Justin Shmalberg, DVM, Diplomate ACVN Dogs frequently engage in performance-based competitive and recreational activities, ranging from flyball to sled pulling to agility, and nutrition is increasingly used to maximize an animal’s potential and stamina.
Nutrition
Surveying Supplements: Current Trends, Research, & Recommendations
Justin Shmalberg, DVM, Diplomate ACVN, University of Florida More and more pet owners are asking veterinarians for advice on dietary supplements for their pets.
Nutrition
A Weighty Matter: Effectively Communicating with Clients about Pet Obesity
The blood and urine analyses recently ordered on a patient show azotemia in the face of low urine specific gravity.
Nutrition
Treatment of Obesity in Cats and Dogs
There are many adverse consequences for not managing canine and feline obesity, including development of diabetes mellitus and reduced lifespan.