Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
 August 1, 2010
By:P. Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM
The past decade has seen a revolution in our understanding of adipose tissue. The functions of fat have traditionally been understood as energy storage, thermal insulation, and structural support for some organs. It is now known that adipose tissue is metabolically active and constitutes the largest endocrine organ in the body with unlimited growth potential at any stage of life.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:P. Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM
The number of pets that are overweight or obese has reached epidemic proportions in the USA and other industrialized countries. For example, just over 35% of adult cats in the USA are overweight or obese. As veterinarians, we need to be proactive on focusing on obesity prevention.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:P. Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM
Instead of viewing anorexia as a secondary problem that will improve when the primary disease has resolved, it is better to be proactive and administer nutrients early.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:P. Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM
Dietary therapy plays such an integral role in the management of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases that it constitutes a part of the therapeutic plan in virtually every such case. Diet can be part of the diagnostic process as well, such as using an elimination diet in a dietary trial. It is beyond the scope of this discussion to address each disease of the GI system and the recommended diagnostic and therapeutic approach for each.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
 April 1, 2010
By:Sherry Sanderson, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN
During the past three decades, a tremendous amount of information has been generated regarding the etiology, detection, treatment, and prevention of canine urolithiasis. No longer is surgical removal the only option available when dogs develop urolithiasis, nor is surgical removal the "treatment" of choice" in all patients.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:Sherry Sanderson, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract in dogs and cats is a very dynamic organ that performs numerous functions essential for health and well-being. Critical roles of the GI tract include digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as elimination of potentially harmful substances and waste products.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:Sherry Sanderson, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN
For decades, scientific research has focused on fighting "bad" bacteria in the body, primarily through the use of antibiotics. Antibiotics are often effective at killing "bad" bacteria in the body, but unfortunately they are not without problems.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:Sherry Sanderson, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN
During the past three decades, a tremendous amount of information has been generated regarding the etiology, detection, treatment, and prevention of canine urolithiasis. No longer is surgical removal the only option available when dogs develop urolithiasis, nor is surgical removal the "treatment" of choice" in all patients.
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