Pancreatitis is a condition that all dog owners should have on their radar. To learn more about what it is, what risk factors to be aware of, and how nutrition can play an important role in the pre…| Pet Nutrition at OVC
The pancreas is a gland within the digestive system that makes two hormones needed to regulate blood sugar. The pancreas also secretes enzymes into the small intestine to help break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates so they can be digested and absorbed into the blood. The part of the pancreas responsible for producing digestive enzymes is known as the exocrine pancreas, and the production of these enzymes is controlled by the presence of food in the stomach and small intestine. As a me...| Pet Nutrition at OVC
The pancreas is a gland within the digestive system that makes two hormones needed to regulate blood sugar. The pancreas also secretes enzymes into the small intestine to help break down proteins, …| Pet Nutrition at OVC
Exploring Their Use in Companion Animals The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of animals houses a wide range of microorganisms. It has been estimated that the total number within the intestin…| Pet Nutrition at OVC
Let’s talk about digestive health for your dog! More specifically, the benefits of prebiotic supplementation. We’ve GUT all the information you need, just check out our blog post!| Pet Nutrition at OVC
We are excited to announce a new publication! Dr. Francisco Poblanno Silva and colleagues recently published their new article “Energy Intake Recommendations from Cat Food Labels Sold in Ontario, Canada, Diverge from Predictive Equations for Adult Cat Maintenance” in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA). Read on for a short summary of their research and findings below.| Pet Nutrition at OVC
The Science of Pet Nutrition: Understanding Indirect Calorimetry In this post, we delve into a method that is used by researchers at the University of Guelph to study the impact of environmental fa…| Pet Nutrition at OVC
On July 2nd, Hannah Godfrey successfully defended her PhD titled, ”Dietary macronutrients in feline health and metabolism". Read on for more information about Hannah and her thesis!| Pet Nutrition at OVC
We are excited to announce a new publication! Hannah Godfrey and colleagues recently published their new article “Isoenergetic reduction of dietary macronutrients affects body composition, physical activity, and post-prandial hormone responses in lean and obese cats fed to maintain body weight” in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. Read on for a short summary of their research and findings below.| Pet Nutrition at OVC
On June 5th, Panagiotis (Panos) Balousis successfully defended his MSc titled, "Profiling Dog Guardians Feeding Raw Meat-Based Diets"| Pet Nutrition at OVC
Tummy Troubles? Diarrhea is no fun for anyone, especially our pups! Check out our latest blog post to learn all about managing acute diarrhea in dogs. From common causes to the best treatment options, we've got you covered!| Pet Nutrition at OVC
We are excited to announce a new publication! Brooklynn Liversidge and colleagues recently published their new article “The Fecal Metabolomic Signature of Plant-Based (Vegan) Diet Compared to an Animal-Based Diet in Healthy Adult Client-Owned Dogs” in Journal of Animal Science. Read on for a short summary of their research and findings below.| Pet Nutrition at OVC
We are excited to announce a new publication! Hannah Godfrey and colleagues recently published their new article “Isoenergetic reduction of dietary macronutrients modulates respiratory quotients and heat increment of feeding but not energy expenditure in cats” in the Journal of Animal Science. Read on for a short summary of their research and findings below.| Pet Nutrition at OVC
We are excited to announce a new publication! Hannah Godfrey and colleagues recently published their new article “A meta-analysis: Dietary carbohydrates do not increase body fat or fasted insulin and glucose in cats” in Journal of Animal Science. Read on for a short summary of their research and findings below.| Pet Nutrition at OVC
On March 20th, Dr. Francisco Poblanno successfully defended his DVSc. titled, Energy Requirements and Feeding Guidelines in Cats: Evaluating Commercial Label Feeding Directions and the ¹³C-Bicarbon…| Pet Nutrition at OVC
My pet won’t stop itching! Could it be dermatitis? Dermatitis is a skin condition resulting in hair loss and itchy, often dry or blistered skin. This is a very common concern in dogs and cats…| Pet Nutrition at OVC
