Nutrition

“WHAT SHOULD I BE FEEDING MY DOG?” is the question most frequently posed by pet owners to a veterinary nurse – yet sometimes there is no easy answer, VNs attending the nursing stream at VetsSouth 2017…

GUDI STUTTARD of Royal Canin examines the dietary approach to treating these dermatological conditions

Effects of a light meal on gastro-oesophageal reflux in dogs during surgery Ionnis Savvas and others, University of Thessalonika, GreeceGastro-oesophageal reflux is a major complication of general ana…

CLARE HEMMINGS of Royal Canin examines the protocols veterinary practices should be employing when trying to get patients to eat in recovery from surgery

Õnne-Marju Russak reports on a five-year-old Pomeranian admitted after being attacked by another dog, and stresses the need to prevent malnutrition in ill patients that are reluctant to eat.

Lee Danks, in the 10th of his series for Royal Canin, reminds us of cats' carnivorous nature.

Katy Smith of Royal Canin details the science behind her company’s new range of diets.

Lee Danks in the 9th in his series for Royal Canin examines the two main components of any diet.

Lee Danks in the 8th in his series for Royal Canin asks: what role does diet truly play in skin vitality?

Lee Danks in the 7th in his series for Royal Canin looks at nutrition for the ageing feline population.

Veterinary Practice reports on a recent day conference on aspects of companion animal nutrition.

Lee Danks in the 5th in his series for Royal Canin looks at the issues surrounding sustainability

Lee Danks in the 4th in his series for Royal Canin examines the language and legalities of labelling.

Lee Danks in the 3rd of his series for Royal Canin looks at further issues surrounding obesity.

Dr Claire Miller looks at the potential of introducing an appropriately balanced raw diet in meeting the needs of obese pets and helping to manage owners’ expectations.

VETERINARY NURSES SHOULD MEASURE AND RECORD THE WEIGHT OF EACH PATIENT every time they attend the surgery, VNs were told at VetsSouth 2016 in Exeter in February. Nicola Ackerman, senior medical nurse …

Nutritional considerations for dogs and cats with liver disease Rebecca Norton and others, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston, Texas Companion animals may present with a wide range of diseases…

Lee Danks, in the 2nd of his new series reminds us that obesity is a complex and multifactorial condition, which requires the juggling of patient, dietary and environmental factors.

Lee Danks in the 1st of a new series looks at the role food plays in training a pet, from rewarding appropriately to ensuring any treats are functional and won’t lead to dietary disturbances.

Lee Danks in the 12th in his series looks at how vets should approach conditions of the liver, an organ which can present various and non-speci c signs of disease, most commonly in dogs.