Cardiovascular Disorders
Cats with heart disease often appear healthy until their heart is failing. Once diagnosed with heart failure, nutritional modifications can help support heart health.
1 min to 5 min
Cardiovascular Disorders
Nutrition can play an important role in helping to manage the clinical signs that occur when the heart no longer adequately compensates for changes associated with heart disease.
1 min to 5 min
Cardiovascular Disorders
A novel nutritional intervention can help improve heart function and slow disease progression in dogs with early stage MMVD.
1 min to 5 min
Cardiovascular Disorders
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) caused by taurine deficiency in cats was once a common diagnosis for feline heart disease. Today, DCM accounts for less than 10% of feline heart disease. Good nutrition plays many roles in heart health.
1 min to 5 min
Cardiovascular Disorders
Cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) often appear healthy. If clinical signs do occur, then nutritional modifications can be an important part of patient care.
1 min to 5 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Grains are a valuable source of nutrients in pet food.
1 min to 5 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
By-products are a safe and nutritious ingredient, but pet owners may perceive that pet foods containing by-products are low-quality.
6 min to 10 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Grains provide valuable nutrients, but pet owners may believe that grains are “fillers” or that they may be a source of food allergies.
6 min to 10 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Similar to human foods, ingredients used in pet foods come from a number of sources. Many are obtained directly from animal or plant raw materials, but they can also be manufactured (or synthesized) and are referred to as ‘synthetic’ ingredients. What types of synthetic ingredients are used in pet foods and what is their role?
6 min to 10 min