Meredith WallAug 30, 20204 minFor vets: how and when to use prescription hepatic dietsWe often find that vets have questions about when to recommend prescription hepatic diets, so here's a quick overview - I hope it's...
Meredith WallAug 30, 20206 minGrowth vs. adult diets: myths and truthsA quick look at some common questions and myths about growth vs. adult diets for dogs and cats.
Meredith WallJul 18, 20204 minFish oil: tips and tricksTips on how to easily add fish oil to your pet's diet, and answers to some frequently asked questions.
Meredith WallJun 25, 20203 minHomemade low purine treats for Dalmatians Every Dalmatian owner knowns that Dalmatians can have a genetic predisposition to hyperuricaemia, hyperuricosuria and the formation of...
Meredith WallMar 8, 20204 minCase of the month: symmetrical lupoid onychodystrophy in a Giant SchnauzerRecently referred to us was a 4-year-old male entire Giant Schnauzer with symmetrical lupoid onychodystrophy. Symmetrical lupoid...
Meredith WallJan 30, 202011 minIn depth: should I feed my cat with chronic kidney disease a raw diet?The internet is awash with recommendations, forthright opinions, and recipes for cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This is...
Meredith WallJan 14, 20203 minIngredient of the month: mushroomsAs well as being fascinating and beautiful, mushrooms have a range of intriguing nutritional properties that makes them a very valuable...
Meredith WallDec 5, 20192 minBe careful with buckwheatIn August 2019, Professor Ellen Kienzle's research group published a paper entitled "Remarkable frequency of a history of liver disease...
Meredith WallSep 5, 20193 minShould I feed my dog kitchen scraps?My answer to this question is an enthusiastic yes! But before we get to the fun part, there's a few caveats to get out of the way first:...
Meredith WallAug 25, 20192 minDietary methionine restriction affects cancer outcome in a mouse modelA recent study by Guo et al. (2019) published in Nature has demonstrated that dietary restriction of the amino acid methionine can reduce...
Meredith WallJul 21, 20194 minDoes it really give you wings? Five interesting facts about taurineGiven the recent focus on taurine and the association between feeding a grain-free diet and the development of dilated cardiomyopathy in...
Matt KopkeJul 5, 20193 minParoxysmal gluten-sensitive dyskinesia in Border terriersFirstly, yes the name is unfortunately a mouthful, and doesn’t really roll-off-the-tongue very nicely! Probably, the (somewhat) easier...
Meredith WallJul 1, 20194 minCase of the month: pancreatitis and renal disease in a Dachshund This month I wanted to talk about nutritional management of two diseases that we see very commonly. A 9-year-old female spayed Dachshund...
Meredith WallJun 1, 20193 minLow protein and low copper treats for dogs (and puppies)Here are two tasty treat recipes I've formulated for adult dogs or puppies with: Portosystemic shunts or advanced hepatic disease. These...
Meredith WallMay 23, 20192 minNo more itchy eyes ... Purina develops new diet for allergic cat loversAn interesting paper was published recently in the journal Immunity, Inflammation and Disease by Satyaraj et al. from Nestle Purina...
Meredith WallMay 15, 20195 minWhat'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.
Meredith WallApr 28, 20192 minIngredient of the month: squidIn 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...
Meredith WallApr 25, 20192 minMore evidence that brushing is better than dental diets or chewsIn April 2019, Allan et al. published a paper in the Journal of Small Animal Practice titled "Prospective randomised blinded clinical ...
Meredith WallApr 22, 20193 minHyperlipidaemia and proteinuria in Miniature SchnauzersThe bright and friendly Mini Schnauzer is, without a doubt, our number one client. Unfortunately, these lovely dogs are prone to a number...
