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Love Your Pet to a Healthy Weight: The Real Truth About Those Extra Pounds
As pet parents, we express our love in many ways—often through extra treats or a little more kibble in the bowl. But what if those extra pounds are actually doing more harm than good?
Recent studie...

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Omega-3s: An Essential Nutrient for Your Pet’s Health and Vitality
While a balanced diet is the foundation of health, one specific nutrient stands out for its ability to manage inflammation and improve quality of life: Omega-3 fatty acids.
What are Omega-3s?
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Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists® and PhD Animal Nutritionists
Experts with Distinct Roles But a Shared Goal in Pet Food Development
The development of safe, nutritionally complete pet food requires collaboration among highly trained professionals in nutrition...

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Calcium Tartrate Tetrahydrate Uroliths
Recent reports have described 63 cases of calcium tartrate tetrahydrate uroliths in dogs, raising questions about the role of choline bitartrate in diet formulations. Among the 33 dogs with availab...

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DCM and Nutrition
DCM remains the second most common heart disease in dogs, with primary (genetic) and secondary (potentially nutrition- or environment-linked) forms. Primary DCM is largely inherited, seen in breeds...





