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Dr Meredith Wall
Aug 30, 20204 min read
For vets: how and when to use prescription hepatic diets
We often find that vets have questions about when to recommend prescription hepatic diets, so here's a quick overview - I hope it's...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Aug 30, 20206 min read
Should I feed my adult dog or cat a growth diet?
A quick look at some common questions and myths about growth vs. adult diets for dogs and cats.
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Dr Meredith Wall
Jul 18, 20204 min read
Fish oil: tips and tricks
Tips on how to easily add fish oil to your pet's diet, and answers to some frequently asked questions.
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Dr Meredith Wall
Jan 14, 20203 min read
Are mushrooms good for dogs?
As well as being fascinating and beautiful, mushrooms have a range of intriguing nutritional properties that makes them a very valuable...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Dec 5, 20192 min read
Does buckwheat cause liver disease in dogs?
In August 2019, Professor Ellen Kienzle's research group published a paper entitled "Remarkable frequency of a history of liver disease...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Jul 21, 20194 min read
Does it really give you wings? Five interesting facts about taurine
Given the recent focus on taurine and the association between feeding a grain-free diet and the development of dilated cardiomyopathy in...
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Dr Matt Kopke
Jul 5, 20193 min read
Paroxysmal gluten-sensitive dyskinesia in Border terriers
Firstly, yes the name is unfortunately a mouthful, and doesn’t really roll-off-the-tongue very nicely! Probably, the (somewhat) easier...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Jul 1, 201911 min read
Case of the month: pancreatitis and renal disease in a Dachshund + two recipes
This month I wanted to talk about nutritional management of two diseases that we see very commonly. A 9-year-old female spayed Dachshund...
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Dr Meredith Wall
May 15, 20195 min read
What's the problem with 'prey model' or 'ratio' raw diets?
Prey model (or ratio) raw diets are undoubtedly popular. Unfortunately, they are often deficient in many essential nutrients.
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Dr Meredith Wall
Apr 28, 20192 min read
Is squid the ultimate novel protein for dogs and cats?
In this series of posts I thought we could take a closer look at some interesting ingredients that can be used in home-prepared diets for...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Apr 25, 20192 min read
More evidence that brushing is better than dental diets or chews
In April 2019, Allan et al. published a paper in the Journal of Small Animal Practice titled "Prospective randomised blinded clinical ...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Apr 22, 20193 min read
Hyperlipidaemia and proteinuria in Miniature Schnauzers
The bright and friendly Mini Schnauzer is, without a doubt, our number one client. Unfortunately, these lovely dogs are prone to a number...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Mar 31, 20193 min read
Health benefits of anthocyanins for dogs and cats
What are anthocyanins and do they have health benefits for dogs and cats?
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Dr Matt Kopke
Mar 24, 20193 min read
Canine cystine urolithiasis – to neuter or not?
To briefly recap from the last post, cystine urolithiasis refers to the formation of urinary tract stones (uroliths) that are composed of...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Mar 3, 20192 min read
Cheddar cheese treats for dogs with kidney disease
Here's a quick and easy recipe for some tasty cheddar cheese treats that you can easily make at home. I've adapted the recipe from a BBC...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Feb 24, 20193 min read
It's all about the fat: MCT ketogenic diets for dogs with epilepsy
Ketogenic (or 'keto') diets are all over the news these days. Yet despite all the hype and large number of recently published, glossy...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Feb 1, 20193 min read
Insect protein in pet food - yes or no?
Insect protein is a popular ingredient in pet food. What are the pros and cons?
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Dr Matt Kopke
Jan 30, 20194 min read
Why veterinarians don't like bones
Oesophageal foreign bodies, particularly those involving pieces of bone, are unfortunately a common reason for presentation of dogs to...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Jan 29, 20193 min read
Marine algae oil for dogs and cats - the ultimate omega-3?
Sustainable and non-allergenic, is marine algae oil a good source of omega-3 fatty acids for dogs and cats?
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Dr Meredith Wall
Jan 6, 20195 min read
How to get sick animals to eat: our top 10 tips
We all know that it can be a real struggle to persuade sick dogs and cats to eat. Part of the job of a veterinary clinical nutrition...
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