In a recent study, 75 percent of OTC venison diets were contaminated with soy, poultry and/or beef, although their labels listed none of these ingredients.
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Richard Hill, MA, VetMB, PhD, DACVIM, MRCVS Types of Pet Food Richard Hill, MA, VetMB, PhD, DACVIM, MRCVS What factors are important? 1) Type of Exercise: Endurance vs. sprinting – most working dogs are endurance athletes 2) Training: Slow increases in exercise and slow adjustment to new nutritional needs are best. Being a “weekend warrior†and suddenly increasing exercise and diet can result in What is unique about the exercising dog? Continue reading Nutrition for Working Dogs Nutrition and the Immune System Wholesome nutrition is the key to maintaining a healthy immune system and resistance to disease. Commercial foods ingested by animals on a regular basis may not be balanced in terms of major nutrients, minerals and vitamins, and some continue to add chemicals to the final product to enhance its stability and shelf-life. . . . → Read More: Nutrition & Immune System 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. Studies Detail Possible Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Dogs With ArthritisA 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
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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