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Volume 5: Nutritional Management of Allergic Skin Disease

Dermatological Disorders

Volume 5: Nutritional Management of Allergic Skin Disease

Discover the power of nutrition in the diagnosis and management of two common skin conditions, adverse food reactions and atopic dermatitis, and the effects these conditions can have on other systems in the body.

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16 min to 20 min

Understanding Postbiotics and Their Effects on Gastrointestinal and Host Health

Ingredients in Pet Food

Understanding Postbiotics and Their Effects on Gastrointestinal and Host Health

Postbiotics contain dead microorganisms and/or their components, but they still provide biological benefits for the microbiome and overall health. Learn more about this emerging topic in microbiome science.

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20+ minutes

The nutritional benefit of including organs in dog and cat food

Ingredients in Pet Food

The nutritional benefit of including organs in dog and cat food

Pet owners often ask veterinary health care providers why organs are included in pet food. There are nutritional advantages to including organs, and utilizing organs in dog and cat food is also beneficial for the environment.

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6 min to 10 min

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in pet food

Ingredients in Pet Food

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in pet food

Although medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) do not supply essential fatty acids and thus should not be the only dietary fat source in pet food, 1 studies show supplementing MCTs in the diet can provide health benefits to some dogs.

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6 min to 10 min

Feeding the finicky feline

Feeding Management

Feeding the finicky feline

Encouraging picky cats to eat can be frustrating for veterinary health care providers and pet owners alike. Managing medical conditions and stress and implementing strategies to improve food intake can help finicky felines meet their energy and nutrient needs. These strategies apply to hospitalized cats and cats in a home environment.

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6 min to 10 min

Epilepsy Questionnaire

Cognition Assessment

Epilepsy Questionnaire

This screening form provides a practical, easy-to-use questionnaire that can help clients provide important information for the diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy in dogs.

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1 min to 5 min

Probiotic Taxonomy and Taxonomic Changes

Treats & Supplements

Probiotic Taxonomy and Taxonomic Changes

Probiotic taxonomy can seem daunting to veterinary health care teams and pet owners alike. Understanding taxonomic changes, or changes to the genus and/or species name of a probiotic, can help improve communication with owners about supplements.

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6 min to 10 min

Transforming Heart Health

Cardiovascular Disorders

Transforming Heart Health

A novel dietary intervention for dogs with early stage myxomatous mitral valve disease

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20+ minutes

Carbohydrates in Pet Food

Nutrients

Carbohydrates in Pet Food

Dietary carbohydrates in pet food help meet the pet’s physiological need for glucose. However, due to the ancestral origins of dogs and cats, some owners may question whether carbohydrates should be a part of their pets’ diet.

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6 min to 10 min

Feeding Guidelines on Pet Food Labels

Feeding Management, Pet Food Labels

Feeding Guidelines on Pet Food Labels

Feeding guidelines are designed to help owners determine the quantity of food to feed their pets to ensure an optimal body condition, but owners may be unsure how to use them.

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6 min to 10 min

ACVIM Classification of Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Dogs with MMVD

Cardiovascular Disorders

ACVIM Classification of Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Dogs with MMVD

View a short video about the ACVIM classification of heart disease.

DISHAA Assessment Tool

Cognition Assessment

DISHAA Assessment Tool

A useful tool to monitor cognitive function in dogs.​

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1 min to 5 min