The evolution of gut health – part 1
Achieving optimal gut health in veterinary patients starts with an understanding of how important bacterial organisms are to the entire ecosystem of the planet. Bacterial…
Category: Dogs
The benefits of botanicals in canine behavior management
Managing canine behavioral issues often requires a multimodal approach that incorporates environmental modification, behavior training tactics, and therapeutics. For behavior issues stemming from stress and…
Nutritional support for the aging canine brain
Our growing knowledge of canine health and nutrition, combined with other advances in medical science and technology, means dogs are living longer than ever. However,…
The “frenemy”, Escherichia coli, may be contributing to your patients’ chronic diarrhea cases
Veterinarians are trained to consider Escherichia coli to be normal inhabitants of the gut lumen. However, there is growing evidence that E. coli should be…
Limited Ingredient Dog Food
You’ve heard of limited ingredient dog food — but what is it exactly, and is it right for your canine patients? Limited ingredient dog foods…
Choosing a Cool Laser Therapy device for your practice
From class to wavelength, there are a number of important factors to consider when choosing a Cool Laser Therapy device that will help your patients…
Addressing kerato-seborrheic disorders (KSD) in canine and feline patients
With an adapted topical approach, you can maintain a healthy skin barrier and alleviate kerato-seborrheic disorders. Kerato-seborrheic disorders (KSDs) are an increasingly common diagnosis seen…
Clinical utility of C-reactive protein and the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR) in canine patients
The inflammatory response is an important innate immune process that protects the body when tissues are injured by pathogens, trauma, toxic compounds, heat, etc. When…
Proper ocular hygiene for dogs prone to tear stains
Improve the health and comfort of canine patients prone to tear stains by talking to their owners about proper ocular hygiene. Tear stains in dogs…
Pet food math
As veterinarians, we are often asked to recommend specific pet foods. This involves treading the line between our knowledge of canine and feline physiology, clinical…
For an animal’s health and homeostasis, look to the renal proximal tubule
Maintaining the healthy differentiated state of the renal proximal tubule should be the goal of every pet caregiver. In all mammals, the renal proximal tubule…
4 ways to avoid video fatigue when practicing telemedicine
Telemedicine is the new norm for veterinary clinics, and in many ways it makes lives easier for practitioners and their clients. But there is one…
