Dogs on low-cal diet lived 1.8 yrs longer: study shows

July 19th, 2010

ScienceDaily (Apr. 20, 2007) — Changes caused to bugs in the gut by restricting calorie intake may partly explain why dietary restriction can extend lifespan, according to new analysis from a life-long project looking at the effects of dietary restriction on Labrador Retriever dogs.
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Dogs With Arthritis

June 15th, 2010

Studies Detail Possible Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Dogs With Arthritis

A series of studies published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) offers new insights into the possible benefits derived from feeding foods containing high omega-3 fatty acid concentrations to dogs with osteoarthritis.

The studies, published in the January 1, 2010, and March 1, 2010, issues of JAVMA, included 274 dogs with osteoarthritis that took part in clinical studies at dozens of privately owned veterinary clinics and two university veterinary clinics. The researchers focused on three areas: the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on clinical signs of osteoarthritis in dogs; the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on weight bearing in dogs with the disease; and the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) dosage in dogs with osteoarthritis. Continue reading Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Dogs With Arthritis

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FDA approves first drug for obesity in dogs

April 7th, 2008
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today is announcing the approval of Slentrol (dirlotapide), a prescription drug for the management of obesity in dogs. Slentrol reduces appetite and fat absorption to produce weight loss. A veterinarian will determine whether the dog should be treated, based on the dog’s weight and general health. Continue reading FDA approves first drug for obesity in dogs

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Dog food recall

April 24th, 2007

How much should I feed my dog? Does the food I’m providing meet my dog’s
nutritional needs? Click here for the pamphlet on Dog Nutrition :  Dog Nutrition
The information in this pamphlet is based on Nutrient Requirements of Dogs
and Cats, a technical report issued by the National Research Council as part
of its Animal Nutrition Series. The Food and Drug Administration relies on
information in the report to regulate and ensure the safety of pet foods. Scientists who study
the nutritional needs of animals use the Animal Nutrition Series to guide
future research. The series is also used by animal owners, caretakers, and
veterinarians to develop specialized diets for individual animals. Links to
reports in the series can be found at http://dels.nas.edu/banr.

Website to analyze a commercial dog food:

www.dogfoodanalysis.com independent dog food information and reviews. To look up a specific food alphabetically, click http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog-food-index-a.html

Because of the Food Recall by Menu foods, we encourage any dog or cat owner to consider carefully their food choices. Some people have begun to feed their dogs a homemade diet. Continue reading Dog food recall

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Diet & learning

April 24th, 2007

Diet, Exercise, Stimulating Environment Helps Old Dogs Learn
http://www.nia.nih.gov/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/PR20040118Dogs.htm
According to conventional wisdom, old dogs and new tricks aren’t a good match. But a new study of beagles finds that regular physical activity, mental stimulation, and a diet rich in antioxidants can help keep aging canine—and perhaps human—brains in tip-top shape. Continue reading Diet & learning

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Raisin toxicity

April 24th, 2007

Raisin Toxicity

Around 1989, the APCC ( Animal Poison Control Center) began noticing a trend in dogs who had eaten grapes or raisins: Nearly all developed acute renal (kidney) failure. …In all of the cases, the ingredients for potential acute renal failure were the same. ” Continue reading Raisin toxicity

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BARF diet

April 24th, 2007

BARF Diet Mythology

Steven E. Crane

A very small segment of pet owners have accepted the opinions of a vocal fringe minority of individuals who are currently proponents of feeding raw foods. The diet is commonly called the BARF diet, (Bones And Raw Food). Individuals within this group often make unsubstantiated claims that sound plausible but are typically unsupported in fact. The barf diet is extolled based primarily upon several myths claimed to justify the feeding of this diet. Continue reading BARF diet

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