Dr Matthew Kopke
Diabetes mellitus and dogs – does nutrition play a role?
What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the more common endocrine (or hormonal) diseases diagnosed in dogs,...
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Feeding Schrödinger's cat
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Dr Meredith Wall
Mar 157 min read
Digestive enzymes: does my pet really need them?
What are digestive enzymes? Are they safe? Do raw foods contain live enzymes?
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Dr Becca Leung
Mar 85 min read
How to transition your dog or cat to a new food (homemade fresh, raw or commercial)
I’ve been lucky that I have never really needed to transition my dog, Boston, when it comes to food. She was always a good eater and...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Mar 26 min read
Demystifying pet food labels: as fed, dry matter, and caloric basis
Learn why it's better to compare diets on a caloric basis, compared with as fed or dry matter basis.
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Dr Meredith Wall
Dec 15, 20233 min read
Christmas recipe and gift ideas for cats
We have three cats at home and they all enjoy Christmas. Presents under the tree are there to be scratched, baubles are there to be...
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Dr Becca Leung
Dec 8, 20233 min read
A very merry Christmas dinner (and treats) for your dog!
We’re excited to share two festive recipes made just for your pup! Everyone loves Christmas dinner and what could be nicer than sharing a...
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Dr Matthew Kopke
Dec 1, 20234 min read
Home-cooking 101
We’re all about home-prepared diets here at VNG. Why? Because, fresh is better! Yup - we said it! And this is why we recently introduced...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Nov 17, 20235 min read
Meal completer supplements for homemade pet food
Our guide to meal completer supplements for dogs and cats.
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Dr Matt Kopke
Oct 28, 20233 min read
Top five weight loss tips for cats
The blog post below is meant to offer some tips and tricks on how to get your overweight or obese cat to lose some of that stubborn fat -...
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Dr Becca Leung
Oct 21, 20234 min read
The practical way to work out how much to feed your dog or cat
A couple of weeks ago, I spoke about how to quickly and easily body condition score your own dog or cat. One of the most important...
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Dr Matt Kopke
Oct 14, 20235 min read
Obesity and associated diseases in pets
Recently, we looked at how to body condition score dogs and cats. Given that it’s pet obesity awareness month, it seems only fitting to...
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Dr Matt Kopke
Oct 6, 20234 min read
Rice and arsenic: what's the story?
When most people hear the word arsenic, it typically insights a negative response and a feeling of having to avoid something harmful. So,...
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Dr Becca Leung
Sep 29, 20236 min read
How to body condition score a dog or cat
Learn how to quickly body condition score your dog or cat in under 1 minute.
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Dr Meredith Wall
Sep 16, 20235 min read
Freeze-dried diets for cats - yes or no?
What are the pros and cons of feeding a freeze-dried diet to your cat?
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Dr Becca Leung
Sep 8, 20232 min read
The effects of salt water on dogs: the dreaded beach diarrhoea
I can't even begin to tell you how much my dog, Boston, loves the beach. She goes mental in the car at just the first whiffs of the salty...
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Dr Matt Kopke
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Is SAMe Safe?
SAMe, or S-adenosylmethionine, has become an increasingly popular nutritional supplement in both humans and veterinary patients over the...
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Dr Becca Leung
Aug 26, 20234 min read
What is a veterinary nutritionist? 🩺
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve introduced myself as a Veterinary Nutritionist and was then met with a polite nod and a blank stare....
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Dr Meredith Wall
Aug 18, 20233 min read
Why do cats eat plants?
In this post we consider the reasons why cats might eat plants, and so of the benefits to offering plants.
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Dr Matt Kopke
Aug 11, 20233 min read
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, 20234 min read
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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