Laura Wilkie explains the importance of dietary care in young horses, as well as the vital role nurses can play in patient care.

33 mins

Ben Witcomb details the most prevalent issues that present in young dogs, as well as owner education and the VN’s role in treatment.

47 mins

Sarah Collins offers readers top nutritional tips to support recovery of ill and injured canine and feline patients.

19 mins

Joy Shutt discusses the vital contribution veterinary nurses can make in providing support to owners who want to make a change to their pet’s weight and nutrition.

44 mins

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…

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

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

29 mins

Virbac highlights the differences between hypoallergy and dermatology diets, and the benefits of high protein in the management of skin diseases.

6 mins

Nicola Ackerman offers advice on how to master the art of talking to reluctant clients, and the importance of this “soft skill” in gaining compliance.

28 mins

Lead nutritionist Samantha Ware suggests prevention and management strategies for elevated levels of uric acid in the urine of this breed.

11 mins

Amy Henson considers the motivations behind food treats and how it affects dogs, advising mindfulness as Christmas approaches.

10 mins

Samantha Ware looks at how dietary changes and supplements can aid in management of skin conditions.

Samantha Ware discusses OA in dogs, and how dietary joint supplementation can aid its management.

Emma Gerrard provides an overview of what RVNs should be telling owners of older canine and feline pets.

46 mins

Emma Gerrard discusses how to go about approaching this subject with pet owners and giving suitable advice, including what’s too fat and what’s too thin.

36 mins

Kit Sturgess discusses the causes, management and treatment of gastrointestinal issues in small animal patients.

48 mins

In this month's Practice Champions feature, we’ve teamed up with Virbac and hear from Louise Manton, who discusses the importance of feeding pets the right diet for their age, breed size and lifestyle.

9 mins

Marge Chandler breaks down the never-ending myriad of pet dietary offerings to aid veterinary nurses in helping their clients make nutritional choices.

50 mins

Marge Chandler details the core benefits these live organisms can have on small animal pet health, including on specific diseases.

69 mins