Resources for Veterinary Healthcare Teams

Past proponents of raw food diets believed that this was the healthiest food choice for pets. It was also assumed that feeding such a diet would cause no harm to other animals or to humans. There have subsequently been multiple studies showing both these premises…

Conveniently provides PDF formats of three key nutrition resources for any practice: “Pet Nutrition Reference Manual”, “5VA Quick Reference Guide”, and “Helpful Communication Tips”.

Answer: To reduce the risk of harmful bacterial contamination and food-borne illness, and to keep foods fresh, the following tips are advised for all commercially made pet foods (both cooked and raw): Buying food: Purchase food from reputable manufacturers who have demonstrated a long-term commitment…

Answer: It is a “nutritional milestone” at the time a pet is spayed or neutered. The amount and/or type of food must be changed to assure the pet stays at a healthy weight and body condition. If neutered pets are fed the same as intact…

Answer: No, eating plants and grass is a natural behavior for dogs and cats. Grass is not digested within a cat’s GI tract. It is speculated that it acts as an irritant to stimulate vomiting to eliminate hairballs or other indigestible material.1 Boredom or taste…