Tag: obesity
Hypotriglyceridemic Effects of Spirulina in Dogs
Obesity poses a significant health risk for dogs, often leading to complications in lipid metabolism and increased oxidative stress. As veterinarians, understanding the implications...
Canine Otitis Externa and Obesity
Practicing veterinarians are all familiar with canine otitis externa (OE). A new study sheds light on factors that may reduce the risk of OE,...
Integrative Treatment for Chronic Bronchitis in Dogs
Although corticosteroids remain the treatment of choice for chronic bronchitis in dogs, a variety of alternative options can be used in conjunction with these...
Impact of Overfeeding and Subsequent Weight Gain on Feline Health
A recent study shows overfeeding-induced weight gain deteriorates certain physiological parameters.
Despite being preventable, the rising incidence of obesity in cats is an issue of...
Feline Rehabilitation
Cats getting massages? Kitties on underwater treadmills? Rehabilitation for feline patients takes off.
Rehabilitation for dogs has become commonplace in veterinary medicine and has demonstrable...
Feeding cats in 2022
Encouraging your clients to feed their cats the way nature intended helps prevent obesity and other health problems.
We heard it all the way through...
Nutritional support helps canine patients maintain healthy weight
Just like their owners, many dogs face weight issues throughout their lives. Indeed, 53% of dogs in the US are estimated to be overweight,...
New study investigates whether obesity is a risk factor for asthma...
Researchers are investigating the link between obesity and asthma in horses in the hope that their findings will improve how we diagnose and treat...
Obesity and chronic disease in dogs and cats
One out of two companion animals is obese. This article explores how obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases intersect, and why they are on...
How veterinary rehabilitation can benefit obese dogs
Canine obesity can lead to a range of diseases. Veterinary rehabilitation practices with weight loss programs will help overweight patients shed excess pounds, thereby...