Many domesticated cats eat kibble diets high in carbohydrates, leading over time to the development of diabetes mellitus. Feeding a species-appropriate diet that’s low in carbs and high in protein creates better health and can even cause diabetes to go into remission.
The most common form of diabetes in cats is Type 2 diabetes. Also called diabetes mellitus, it results...
Though there is no scientific proof to say adrenal fatigue is a true medical condition in pets, mounting evidence suggests it’s real, and we are misdiagnosing the symptoms and warning signs.
Adrenal fatigue is not a widely recognized condition in pets, although it affects 10% to 15% of the human population in developed countries.1 Extrapolating information known about adrenal fatigue...
How equine patients with back pain attributed to “kissing spines” can benefit from osteopathy.
As you most likely know, the modalities and treatment options available for treating back pain in equine patients are varied. This article looks at how osteopathy can be used to treat immobilities in the spine and other areas, and achieve long-lasting solutions to back pain.
KISSING SPINES...
Heart problems are relatively common in dogs and cats. A range of supplements can help support your cardiac patients, and make an effective addition to your treatment plan.
The most common types of heart or heart-related disease in cats are hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), hypertension, and chronic heart failure (CHF). In dogs, we most often see chronic valvular...
Leptospirosis can be lethal in dogs, and may result in kidney failure, liver disease, bleeding lungs, and death. However, early detection can enable veterinarians to nip the disease in the bud. Now there’s an AI model for detecting leptospirosis in the early stages.
Created by UC Davis, the model was developed by analyzing data from more than 400 canine patients...
A global shortage of source materials is at the heart of the shortages
Amoxicillin, a first-line antibiotic for human and animal use, is getting hard to come by. Supply chain issues have resulted in drug shortage – which means veterinarians have to do a re-estimate of their current amoxicillin stock.
It is not just amoxicillin currently difficult to acquire from retail...
It’s well-known that oral health greatly impacts gut health. But just how connected is dental health to gut microbiome? Discover just how deeply linked the oral health of pets is to the health of their gut, and why it’s so important to understand this process to help your dog thrive.
The gut and how it functions
The gut is a tube...
Heart disease is a common problem in cats and dogs. Although cardiac physiology is the same between these species, some diseases are more common in dogs than cats.
Heart disease has been a focus of Morris Animal Foundation funding for almost 75 years, but there’s still a lot researchers don’t know. This article will review some of the Foundation’s...
Because cancer is so common in both people and animals, new treatment options are bound to make waves. This year, for the first time, an innovative “seek and destroy” alternative to cancer surgery is being tested at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC).
The new method combines nano-technology and laser light therapy, potentially offering a targeted, non-surgical way...
Probiotics with the right constituents are significant while addressing gut issues in dogs.
Pets are prone to experiencing gut issues – most of which can be avoided by maintaining a healthy microbiome. The symbiotic bacteria, probiotics, in the microbiome in dogs perform several helpful functions, such as supporting digestion and strengthening the immune system. Different factors such as diet change,...
