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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...
Dr Meredith Wall
Aug 30, 20204 min read
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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.
Dr Meredith Wall
Aug 30, 20206 min read
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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.
Dr Meredith Wall
Jul 18, 20204 min read
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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...
Dr Meredith Wall
Jul 21, 20194 min read
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No more itchy eyes ... Purina develops new diet for allergic cat lovers
An interesting paper was published recently in the journal Immunity, Inflammation and Disease by Satyaraj et al. from Nestle Purina...
Dr Meredith Wall
May 23, 20192 min read
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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.
Dr Meredith Wall
May 15, 20195 min read
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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...
Dr Meredith Wall
Apr 28, 20192 min read
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Health benefits of anthocyanins for dogs and cats
What are anthocyanins and do they have health benefits for dogs and cats?
Dr Meredith Wall
Mar 31, 20193 min read
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Case of the month: cystinuria in a 9-month-old female cat
Here's an unusual and interesting case that was recently referred to us for a nutrition consult. A 9-month-old female spayed domestic...
Dr Meredith Wall
Mar 10, 20193 min read
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Insect protein in pet food - yes or no?
Insect protein is a popular ingredient in pet food. What are the pros and cons?
Dr Meredith Wall
Feb 1, 20193 min read
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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?
Dr Meredith Wall
Jan 29, 20193 min read
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Phosphorus and cats - a new cause for concern?
This study by Alexander et al. was published in December 2018 and raises some thought-provoking concerns about dietary phosphorus and...
Dr Meredith Wall
Jan 13, 20192 min read
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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...
Dr Meredith Wall
Jan 6, 20195 min read
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Schrödinger's cat eats a mouse. And doesn't.
You may be wondering about the name of Veterinary Nutrition Group's blog. Who was Schrödinger's cat? What did he like to eat? And...
Dr Meredith Wall
Jan 5, 20192 min read
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