Dr Meredith Wall
Is squid the ultimate novel protein for dogs and cats?
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, 20192 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20193 min read
Health benefits of anthocyanins for dogs and cats
What are anthocyanins and do they have health benefits for dogs and cats?
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Dr Matt Kopke
Mar 24, 20193 min read
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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Dr Meredith Wall
Mar 10, 20193 min read
Case of the month: cystinuria in a 9-month-old female cat
Here's an unusual and interesting case that was recently referred to us for a nutrition consult. A 9-month-old female spayed domestic...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Mar 3, 20192 min read
Cheddar cheese treats for dogs with kidney disease
Here's a quick and easy recipe for some tasty cheddar cheese treats that you can easily make at home. I've adapted the recipe from a BBC...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Feb 24, 20193 min read
It's all about the fat: MCT ketogenic diets for dogs with epilepsy
Ketogenic (or 'keto') diets are all over the news these days. Yet despite all the hype and large number of recently published, glossy...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Feb 10, 20194 min read
Diet analysis for people (and pets!)
So, here's my day on a plate: Do you think you did better, or worse? The analysis above compares my intake with the Australian/New...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Feb 1, 20193 min read
Insect protein in pet food - yes or no?
Insect protein is a popular ingredient in pet food. What are the pros and cons?
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Dr Matt Kopke
Jan 30, 20194 min read
Why veterinarians don't like bones
Oesophageal foreign bodies, particularly those involving pieces of bone, are unfortunately a common reason for presentation of dogs to...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Jan 29, 20193 min read
Marine algae oil for dogs and cats - the ultimate omega-3?
Sustainable and non-allergenic, is marine algae oil a good source of omega-3 fatty acids for dogs and cats?
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Dr Meredith Wall
Jan 13, 20192 min read
Phosphorus and cats - a new cause for concern?
This study by Alexander et al. was published in December 2018 and raises some thought-provoking concerns about dietary phosphorus and...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Jan 6, 20195 min read
How to get sick animals to eat: our top 10 tips
We all know that it can be a real struggle to persuade sick dogs and cats to eat. Part of the job of a veterinary clinical nutrition...
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Dr Meredith Wall
Jan 5, 20192 min read
Schrödinger's cat eats a mouse. And doesn't.
You may be wondering about the name of Veterinary Nutrition Group's blog. Who was Schrödinger's cat? What did he like to eat? And...
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