Case of the month: recurrent urate stones in a Dalmatian
Urate urolithiasis, while not the most common urolith (or urinary tract stone) identified in dogs and cats, is quite prevalent in certain...
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Dr Becca Leung
- Aug 4
- 4 min
Could intermittent fasting be a healthier way to feed dogs?
As veterinary nutritionists, we often get asked, “how often should I feed my dog?”. In the past, we’ve not had much more sound advice...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Apr 21, 2022
- 5 min
Basics for veterinary staff: how to calculate the energy requirement of an adult pet
Here's a quick, simple overview of how to calculate the energy requirement (required kcal per day) of a healthy adult dog or cat. I know...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Apr 20, 2022
- 3 min
Hair and saliva testing for food allergens: don't waste your money
Let's jump right in with a recent research study by Bernstein et al. (2019), entitled: "Hair and saliva analysis fails to accurately...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Mar 13, 2022
- 11 min
In depth: Ingredients vs. nutrients in pet food + some Michael Pollan
To begin, here is a link to read Michael Pollan's essay titled 'Unhappy Meals', which was published in the New York Times magazine in...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Mar 5, 2022
- 8 min
Fat content of some commercial diets for dogs
We are often contacted by dog owners asking for help comparing the fat content of different commercial diets. It can be surprisingly...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Aug 30, 2020
- 4 min
For vets: how and when to use prescription hepatic diets
We often find that vets have questions about when to recommend prescription hepatic diets, so here's a quick overview - I hope it's...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Aug 30, 2020
- 6 min
Growth vs. adult diets: myths and truths
A quick look at some common questions and myths about growth vs. adult diets for dogs and cats.
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Jul 18, 2020
- 4 min
Fish oil: tips and tricks
Tips on how to easily add fish oil to your pet's diet, and answers to some frequently asked questions.
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Dec 5, 2019
- 2 min
Be careful with buckwheat
In August 2019, Professor Ellen Kienzle's research group published a paper entitled "Remarkable frequency of a history of liver disease...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Sep 5, 2019
- 3 min
Should 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:...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Jul 21, 2019
- 4 min
Does it really give you wings? Five interesting facts about taurine
Given the recent focus on taurine and the association between feeding a grain-free diet and the development of dilated cardiomyopathy in...
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Dr Matt Kopke
- Jul 5, 2019
- 3 min
Paroxysmal gluten-sensitive dyskinesia in Border terriers
Firstly, yes the name is unfortunately a mouthful, and doesn’t really roll-off-the-tongue very nicely! Probably, the (somewhat) easier...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Jul 1, 2019
- 11 min
Case of the month: pancreatitis and renal disease in a Dachshund + two recipes
This month I wanted to talk about nutritional management of two diseases that we see very commonly. A 9-year-old female spayed Dachshund...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- May 15, 2019
- 5 min
What'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.
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Apr 28, 2019
- 2 min
Ingredient of the month: squid
In 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...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Apr 25, 2019
- 2 min
More evidence that brushing is better than dental diets or chews
In April 2019, Allan et al. published a paper in the Journal of Small Animal Practice titled "Prospective randomised blinded clinical ...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Apr 22, 2019
- 3 min
Hyperlipidaemia and proteinuria in Miniature Schnauzers
The bright and friendly Mini Schnauzer is, without a doubt, our number one client. Unfortunately, these lovely dogs are prone to a number...
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Dr Meredith Wall
- Mar 31, 2019
- 3 min
Pêche de vigne (and a bit on anthocyanins)
Last week was quite exciting – my pêches de vigne finally arrived from the South Island. These beautiful and rare peaches are grown in...
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Dr Matt Kopke
- Mar 24, 2019
- 3 min
Canine cystine urolithiasis – to neuter or not?
To briefly recap from the last post, cystine urolithiasis refers to the formation of urinary tract stones (uroliths) that are composed of...
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