http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Nutrition+Center/Article/list/47246 Nutrition Center, sponsored by Hill's Pet Nutrition 2012-05-17T15:16:49Z http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Nutrition+Center/Have-You-Heard-What-you-need-to-know-about-raw-foo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/725437?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 What concerns and advice you should have if your clients are considering these diets. 2011-06-02T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetmed/232011/725437/HYH_rawfood_250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/World-Small-Animal-Veterinary-Association-releases/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/713475?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Dundas, Ontario -- The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has crafted a set of global nutrition guidelines consistent with those released last year by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). 2011-03-25T04:00:00Z 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http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Nutrition+Center/Todays-Daily-Dose-Obesity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/703531?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Getting a little perspective on this developing problem. 2011-01-21T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetmed/032011/703531/veterinary_daily_dose_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Nutrition+Center/Current-concepts-in-the-understanding-of-joint-dis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/703910?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Proceedings for "Current concepts in the understanding of joint disease," a symposium by Iams. 2011-01-18T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/avhc/042011/703910null XML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Nutrition+Center/Todays-Daily-Dose-Nutrition-in-hospitalized-patien/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/698512?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 How much should hospitalized patients be fed? 2010-12-07T05:00:00Z 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http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+team/Participate-in-an-online-survey-to-decrease-pet-ob/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/690852?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Celebrate National Pet Obesity Awareness Day by finishing a short survey. 2010-10-12T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/422010/690852/veterinary_apop_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/Blue-Buffalo-issues-voluntary-pet-food-recall/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/690843?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 The recall covers three pet-food products suspected of containing higher levels of Vitamin D than intended. 2010-10-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/422010/690843null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Hartz-initiates-voluntary-recall-on-dog-treats/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/686007?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Secaucus, N.J. -- Hartz Mountain Corp. is recalling a dog treat due to concerns over the risk of Salmonella contamination. 2010-09-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/372010/686007null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Two-tips-for-allocating-treats/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/685570?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Providing appropriate treats for pets doesn't have to be tricky. 2010-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/362010/685570/veterinary_treatTEAM_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/What-else-to-look-for-when-assigning-a-BCS/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/685569?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Muscle wasting and other abnormalities may be lying just beneath the surface. 2010-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/362010/685569null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/16-essential-nutritional-history-questions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/685567?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 How to conduct an effective interview with clients. 2010-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/362010/685567null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/4-pet-nutrition-nuggets-for-technicians/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/685566?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Use these tools and guidelines to increase your nutritional knowledge. 2010-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/362010/685566/veterinary_food_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Veterinary-groups-collaborate-on-nutrition-consort/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/684675?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Educational push hopes to make hospital team, pet owners 'nutrifluent' 2010-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/352010/684675null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/PampG-issues-small-voluntary-recall-on-Iams-dry-fo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/685551?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Cincinnati -- Proctor & Gamble is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags from one Iams dry cat-food formulation. 2010-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/362010/685551null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Put-the-new-nutrition-assessment-guidelines-to-wor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/685568?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Producing "ah-ha" nutritional moments with AAHA's assistance. 2010-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/362010/685568null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Top-5-missed-opportunities-in-nutritional-manageme/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/688284?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Be sure you're taking every chance to help clients learn what to feed their pets. 2010-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/392010/688284null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/Study-links-dry-pet-food-to-human-disease/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/683714?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Salmonella contamination may be the culprit in severe 2006 and 2008 outbreaks, especially affecting small children. 2010-08-18T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetec/342010/683714null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Nutrition-veterinary-technician-specialty-announce/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/682797?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Chair of the new Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians, Kara Burns, left, stands with the chair of the NAVTA Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties, Amy Butzier, CVT, (VTS Equine). 2010-08-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/332010/682797/veterinary_AVNT_DVM_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Company-involved-in-2007-pet-food-recall-sold-for-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/682748?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Toronto, Ontario -- Menu Foods -- known largely for a widespread pet-food recall in 2007 -- was purchased by Arkansas-based Simmons Pet Food, Inc. for $239 million. 2010-08-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/332010/682748null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Recall-on-dog-treats-expands/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/682156?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Amarillo, Texas -- Merrick Pet Care is expanding a recall from earlier this month to include another 80 cases of its Texas Hold'ems dog treats. 2010-08-06T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/322010/682156null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Salmonella-in-frozen-reptile-feed-may-have-sickene/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/681197?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Cleveland, Ga. -- Mice, rats, and chicks sold as frozen reptile feed may have been the cause of human illnesses in 17. 2010-08-04T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/312010/681197null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/Managing-pet-obesity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/680884?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Clients may think pets' bellies are cute, but you know the extra weight is hard on them. Time to talk fat with veterinary clients. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetec/312010/680884/veterinary_obese_f_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/Food-for-thought-Client-objections-to-therapeutic-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/680887?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 There's no question that therapeutic diets benefit your patients, but they aren't cheap—and many clients are balking at the price. 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetec/312010/680887null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Nutritional-naysayers-Client-objections-to-therape/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/682358?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Veterinary clients are turning down therapeutic diets for pets, complaining that they're too expensive. Are you the reason cats and dogs aren't getting the food veterinarians say they need? 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/332010/682358/veterinary_nutrition_sf_flash.png HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Iams-recall-extends-to-veterinary-line/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/681249?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Salmonella fears trigger recall of some 22 veterinary formulations 2010-08-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/322010/681249/DVM_veterinarynews_pet_food_recall_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Positive-Salmonella-test-by-FDA-triggers-latest-ve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/680442?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Cincinnati -- Concerns about possible Salmonella contamination pushed Procter & Gamble to voluntarily recall two lots of an Iams veterinary formula of dry cat food. 2010-07-26T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/312010/680442null HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Nutrition+Center/Todays-Daily-Dose-Nutrition/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/679369?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 What type of diet may harm dogs with protein-losing enteropathies? 2010-07-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetmed/292010/679369/veterinary_daily_dose_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Felines-Pride-expands-raw-food-recall/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/679775?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Buffalo, N.Y. -- Potential Salmonella contamination has prompted Feline's Pride to expand an existing recall of its raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens. 2010-07-20T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/302010/679775null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/AAHA-develops-new-nutritional-assessment-guideline/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/678446?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Guide helps communicate therapeutic diet needs to clients. 2010-07-09T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/282010/678446/DVM_veterinarynews_canine_cancer_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Specialty-raw-cat-and-kitten-food-recalled-over-Sa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/678322?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Buffalo, N.Y. -- Feline?s Pride has voluntarily recalled its raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, natural chicken formula, because of possible Salmonella contamination. 2010-07-08T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/282010/678322null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/United-Pet-Group-expands-recall-of-nutritional-sup/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/678068?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Cincinnati, Ohio -- Recall now includes an expanded list of nutritional supplements sold nationally at various retailers. 2010-07-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/282010/678068null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Procter-amp-Gamble-buys-pet-food-maker-Natura/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/676644?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Cincinnati, Ohio — The Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G), owner of Iams, is taking the final steps toward buying Natura Pet Products, according to both companies. 2010-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/272010/676644null XML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Nutrition+Center/Todays-Daily-Dose-Feeding-hospitalized-patients/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/676137?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 A few tips on syringe feeding. 2010-06-28T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetmed/262010/676137/DailyDose250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/The-hidden-danger-in-todays-pet-treats-Sugar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/675489?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Pet obesity is a growing epidemic, and many pet treats contain ingredients that contribute to the problem. 2010-06-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetec/262010/675489null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Natural-Balance-recalls-dog-food-after-positive-Sa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/675488?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Pacoima, Calif. -- A positive test result for Salmonella led to a voluntary recall of certain dog foods from Natural Balance Pet Foods. 2010-06-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/262010/675488null HTML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Nutrition+Center/Todays-Daily-Dose-Tube-feeding/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/673799?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 What are the advantages of gastrojejunostomy tubes? 2010-06-15T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetmed/242010/673799/DailyDose250_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/PampG-recalls-some-canned-cat-foods-due-to-low-lev/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/673783?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Cincinnati, Ohio -- Cats fed a new recalled food are at greater risk for developing signs of thiamine deficiency. 2010-06-10T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/242010/673783null HTML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Nutrition+Center/2010-Nestle-Purina-Veterinary-Symposium-on-compani/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/693222?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 A symposium discussing the role of diet and enteric bacteria in the development of feline diarrhea; the treatment of liver disease; a successful feline weight loss program; and facts and fallacies about pet foods. 2010-06-04T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/avhc/442010/693222null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Important-dietary-and-lifestyle-factors-in-obese-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/672659?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 A Q&A with veterinary nutritionist C.A. 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The court also slapped Chemnutra with another $25,000 fine. 2010-02-08T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/072010/655982null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/AAHA-recruits-veterinary-experts-to-craft-nutritio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/653335?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Denver -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) named five veterinary experts to lead the development of its new nutrition guidelines. 2010-01-22T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/653335null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Medicine/AAHA-to-cook-up-nutritional-guidelinesnbspfor-the-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/652855?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Orlando -- The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) will begin work on a new set of guidelines targeting nutrition to help veterinarians make sound recommendations to clients. 2010-01-20T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/042010/652855null HTML http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Veterinary+news/The-dvm360-Five---Episode-8/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/652213?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 The Five is live from NAVC: new nutrition guidelines from AAHA, insights to get associates up to speed fast, and more. 2010-01-19T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/veterinary/032010/652213/5Kristi_thumbnail_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/veterinary/032010/652213/thedvm360five_episode8_380_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/NAVTA-announces-the-winner-of-the-first-Technician/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/652758?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, receives the inaugural award 2010-01-19T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/042010/652758null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/Therapeutic-food-for-thought/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/651032?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 One key opportunity to grow your revenue is to increase your therapeutic diet sales. 2010-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetec/022010/651032null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/Dr-Ernie-Ward-picks-top-fitness-weight-loss-produc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/646822?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Health means exercise as well as nutrition. 2009-12-04T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetec/492009/646822/veterinary_ernie_ward_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/UC-Davis-shows-vitamin-E-role-in-treating-equine-n/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/645751?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Horses' condition makes it easier for vitamin E to do its work protecting cells from free-radical damage. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/492009/645751null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/Dog-owners-get-more-exercise-than-gym-members/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/644985?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Those walks around the block benefit dog owners, too. 2009-12-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetec/492009/644985/veterinary_winter_dog_ef_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Study-says-as-the-planets-temperature-increases-so/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/644159?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Manhattan, Kan. -- How will climate change affect the nutritional resources of cattle in the future? Likely, protein availability through grazing will diminish, prompting the need to start thinking about supplemental nutrition sources now, according to a study from Kansas State University. 2009-11-29T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/482009/644159null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/Keywords-influence-consumer-choices/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643003?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 What you read may affect what you eat -- and what choices your clients make for pets. 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetec/472009/643003/veterinary_words_sf_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/84M-pets-are-overweight-obese/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633833?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 This association estimates half of the dogs and cats in the United States are too heavy. 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/422009/633833/10-31veterinary_weight2_f_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Study-analyzes-the-fight-against-pet-obesity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633879?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Participate in a study to help raise awareness about the dangers of pet obesity—and possibly win $200 for your clinic. 2009-10-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/422009/633879/VeterinaryObesity_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Owners-should-note-nutrient-data-on-pet-food/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/633163?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 People should be vigilant on behalf of their animals, a veterinarian says. 2009-10-10T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/412009/633163/10-16weightwf_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Veterinary+technicians/Sample-script-Helping-clients-afford-therapuetic-d/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635172?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Talk to clients about the importance of therapeutic pet food?and how to pay for it. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/432009/635172null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Twister-the-dog-inspired-me-to-start-a-pet-food-ba/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635166?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 This team member met a dog that reminded her that she can't care for every pet, but she can help one needy family at a time. 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/432009/635166null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Exercising-with-pets-has-benefits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625939?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Owners exercising with their pets not only improves the health of both but can strengthen the human-animal bond. 2009-09-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/372009/625939/DVM_veterinarynews_excercise_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Why-your-food-trumps-pet-stores/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/627616?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Here's your script for talking to clients about the importance of buying therapeutic pet food at your clinic—not a pet store. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/382009/627616null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/APPA-survey-provides-data-on-veterinary-visits-obe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/618243?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Dog visits to the veterinarian increased about 8 percent last year to an average of 2.8 annual visits, while cat visits remained unchanged at an average of 2.1 annually, according to a national survey. 2009-08-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/332009/618243/DVM_veterinarynews_pet_obesity_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Cat-weight-check-in-form/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608544?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Use this form to help clients stay on track with their cat's weight-loss program. 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/272009/608544null HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Dog-weight-check-in-form/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608543?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Use this form to help clients stay on track with their dog's weight-loss program. 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/272009/608543null HTML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Gastroenterology/Study-shows-dietary-use-of-prebiotics-supports-can/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/605689?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Prebiotics are nondigestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth or activity of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and, thus, may improve the host's health. 2009-07-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/avhc/262009/605689null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/Sample-client-handout-How-wellness-care-saves-mone/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606134?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Obese dogs, potentially diabetic cats, and kidney problems: Break down the savings in diet foods and diagnostics vs. disease management and expensive procedures later. 2009-06-24T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetec/262009/606134null HTML http://www.dvm360.com/veterinary/Weight+Center/USAtodaycom-column-Heed-the-call-for-healthy-weigh/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/604641?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 The message about weight management is getting out! Sharon L. Peters writes about pets at USAtoday.com and tackled the topic of pet obesity in this column. 2009-06-18T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/veterinary/252009/604641null REMOTE http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Nutro-recalls-dry-cat-food/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599347?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Nutro Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling some of its dry cats foods due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium. 2009-05-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/212009/599347/DVM_veterinarynews_food_recall_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/AVMA-Hills-target-obesity-in-new-broadcast/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595000?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 National Report -- The AVMA and Hill?s Pet Nutrition have teamed up to create a public service announcement that they hope will spur dialogue on pet obesity between veterinarians and pet owners. 2009-04-25T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/172009/595000null HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/FDA-delays-final-rule-on-animal-feed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/592135?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to delay implementation of its so-called BSE rule. 2009-04-07T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/152009/592135/DVM_veterinarynews_FDA_animal_feed_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Endocrinology/Diabetes-mellitus-in-cats-Risk-factors-and-treatme/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598965?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Diabetes mellitus is the second most common endocrine disorder in cats, with an estimated incidence of 0.5% (1 in 200-250 cats). 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/avhc/212009/598965null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Why-senior-pets-weigh-more/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/592038?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Extra pounds are extra problems. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/152009/592038null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Nutrition+Center/Obesity-Health-risks-and-management-in-dogs-and-ca/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598995?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 The number of animals that are overweight or obese has reached epidemic proportions in the US and other countries. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/avhc/212009/598995null XML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Nutrition+Center/Educate-clients-about-overweight-pets/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/590706?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Share food and exercise tips on the Web and in newsletters. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetec/142009/590706/veterinary409_overeat1_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Nutrition+Center/Placement-care-and-use-of-nasoesophageal-tubes-Pro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599002?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Instead of viewing anorexia as a secondary problem that will improve when the primary disease has resolved, it is now well recognized that it is better to be proactive and administer nutrients early. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/avhc/212009/599002null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Nutrition+Center/Fat-The-largest-endocrine-organ-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598978?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 The past decade has seen a revolution in our understanding of adipose tissue. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/avhc/212009/598978null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Nutrition+Center/Introduction-to-traditional-Chinese-medicine-food-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/610928?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Besides water, the most critical component considered in a diet is energy. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/avhc/292009/610928null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Nutrition+Center/Feline-hyperthyroidism-Is-there-evidence-for-a-nut/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598980?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Since reports of feline hyperthyroidism began to appear from around the world in 1980, this disease has become the most common endocrinopathy in cats. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/avhc/212009/598980null XML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Nutrition+Center/Percutaneous-placement-of-a-gastrostomy-tube-Proce/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598989?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 There are three methods available for placement of a gastrostomy tube: percutaneous nonendoscopic, percutaneous endoscopic, and surgical. 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/avhc/212009/598989null XML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Age-and-obesity-go-hand-in-hand/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/589111?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Study shows extra pet pounds add up with old age. 2009-03-24T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/132009/589111/DVM_veterinarynews_weight_management_flash.s_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/firstline/Nutrition+Center/Online-activity-good-for-the-mind-and-practice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586513?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Technicians advance their professional knowledge on Facebook. 2009-03-11T04:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/firstline/112009/586513/veterinary_fbwidget_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Pet-treats-linked-to-recalled-peanut-butter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/576809?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Lynchburg, Va. -- PetSmart voluntarily pulled some pet treats off its shelves after a peanut-containing paste was linked to a recent Salmonella typhimurium outbreak. 2009-01-21T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/042009/576809/veterinary_treats_dvm360_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Resolved-to-educate-clients-about-diet/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/573779?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 This might be an ideal time of year to talk to pet owners about pursuing a healthier lifestyle for their companions. 2009-01-05T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/022009/573779/veterinary_obesity_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Nutrition+Center/Nutrition-Feeding-hospitalized-patients-for-best-c/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574392?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Developing a feeding plan early for your hospitalized patients can significantly increase the likelihood for recovery. 2009-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/dvm/022009/574392null XML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Nutrition+Center/Leading-Off-Prevention-Fight-obesity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/575332?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Our efforts to halt the growing obesity problem appear to have had little effect. 2009-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/data/articlestandard/vetmed/032009/575332/veterinary_fat_cat_wm_flash.jpg XML http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/Nutrition+Center/What-are-the-benefits-of-feeding-senior-diets-to-h/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567361?contextCategoryId=47246&ref=25 Dr. William Fortney 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