Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition

From dietary management of clinical conditions to the role of probiotics, as well as owner communication.

Advancements in diets controlling pet obesity and owner compliance

Mike Davies outlines the latest dietary strategies studied for use in cats and dogs – and why pet owners must stick with it.

28 mins
Life stage nutrition in cats and dogs

Ahead of her lecture in the preventive health care stream at BSAVA Congress, Georgia Woods-Lee describes the profession’s role in ensuring companion animals are fed correctly while growing, as adults and at the senior stage, and how making appropriate suggestions at the right times is vital for maintaining owner engagement…

Leveraging behavioural science to address pet obesity

Thomas Webb suggests user-friendly tools can be used by owners to combat this common disease in companion dogs.

23 mins
Nutrition for geriatric patients

Beth Kirwan discusses how her practice uses dietary assessments and nurse clinics to engage with owners of senior pets on this topic, as well as challenges that may arise when feeding in the hospital environment…

Addressing inappetence issues in hospitalised cats

Samantha Taylor explains how professionals can encourage felids to eat and why it is important to act rather than wait.

38 mins
Obesity: long-term strategies for weight issues in cats and dogs

Mike Davies discusses how veterinary professionals can work with owners to reverse and prevent this major issue in UK pets.

17 mins
Therapeutic pet foods: benefits and nutritional innovations

Cecilia Villaverde covers some of the developments in diets intended to help manage health conditions in companion animals.

28 mins
VN Happy Hour 11: Obesity and nutrition

This episode of VN Happy Hour looked at obesity and nutrition in companion animals – with hosts Rachael Buzzel and James Westgate joined by RVNs Nicola Lakeman, Georgia Woods-Lee and Jessica Joosse.

Companion animal diets: helping pet owners choose correctly

Laura Lacey looks at nutrients essential and offers advice on understanding food labels, as well as how to aid clients in picking feed appropriate to their cat or dog’s life stage.

43 mins
Nutrition: making it easier to digest

Nicola Lakeman outlines what needs to be considered by the VN when advising a client on a pet's dietary requirements.

29 mins
Update on key diet considerations and nutritional requirements

Mike Davies discusses the ongoing developments in the pet food marketplace and their implications for practices.

38 mins
Association between canine body condition and lifespan

Alex German looks at a study on this in pet dogs, plus weight loss benefits and a prevention strategy for those not overweight.

29 mins
Obesity in pets – practical advice for the consult room

Mike Davies reviews recent literature that may help provide practical solutions to this issue, including handling reluctant owners.

25 mins
Obesity in pet patients – slimming down a growing problem

Victoria Bowes advises on how VNs can help owners manage their pets’ weight and understand what is “too fat” or “too thin”.

34 mins
Pet obesity: an ongoing epidemic

Marge Chandler discusses the challenges of dealing with this issue in practice – including assessment, contributing factors, dietary management and owner communication.

49 mins
Dietary management of senior pets part 2 – updates and owner advice

Marge Chandler concludes this article by discussing the nutritional management of a selection of disorders common in older pets.

38 mins
Small animal nutrition: how to broach it in nurse clinics

Nicola Ackerman details the importance of – and steps involved in – RVNs conducting a nutritional assessment in practice.

19 mins
Weighing in on obesity – approaching the topic with clients

Laura Lacey offers practical advice on tackling this common, and often difficult, issue.

28 mins
Canine and feline diets – VN and owner management advice

Marge Chandler offers advice on pet nutrition, looking at the types of diet available, as well as understanding food labels.

35 mins
Feeding strategies in senior pets – and owner communications

Libby Sheridan discusses the changes in metabolic and energy requirements in older pets, and why nutritional assessments should be carried out frequently to ensure diets are optimal.

32 mins