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• Nutrition – Pros and Cons of Home-Prepared Diets for Cats and Dogs

  This handout discusses the risks and benefits of feeding a home-prepared versus commercial diet to your cat or dog. Topics highlighted include food safety, nutritional imbalances, and the need to ensure that any home-prepared diet has been well researched for nutritional safety and completeness.

• Nutritional Considerations for Large and Giant Breed Dogs

  Because of differences in large and giant dogs' energy and nutrient needs, some pet foods are specifically formulated for these requirements. Adequate diet and feeding management are important for adequate growth and preventing orthopedic problems and gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) or bloat. Specific recommendations are included for selecting an appropriate diet for a large or giant breed dog. Feeding management recommendations are also included.

• Nutritional Considerations for Toy and Small Dogs

  Because of differences in toy and small dogs' energy needs and size, it is essential to use pet foods specifically formulated for their requirements. Adequate diet and feeding management are important for proper growth and preventing excessive weight gain. Specific recommendations are included to select an appropriate diet. Feeding management recommendations for puppies and adult dogs are also included.

• Obesidad - Perros

  Obesity in Dogs

  Todos somos conscientes de los problemas que causa la obesidad en las personas, entre los que destacan alteraciones cardiacas, articulares o respiratorias. Lo que no es tan conocido es que los mimos problemas pueden afectar a nuestras mascotas si sufren de sobrepeso, por eso hay que asegurarse de que pierdan peso en caso necesario.

• Obesity in Dogs

  In North America, obesity is the most common preventable disease in dogs. Almost 50% of domestic dogs are overweight. Scientific evidence now reveals that fat tissue is biologically active; it secretes inflammatory hormones and creates oxidative stress on the body's tissues, both of which contribute to many diseases and decreased quality of life. Treating obesity as a chronic, low-level inflammatory condition is the new approach.

• Odontología Canina

  Obesity in Cats

  Los problemas dentales son probablemente tan frecuentes en los perros como en las personas y posiblemente igual de dolorosos. Sin embargo, los perros no tienen la misma capacidad que nosotros para manifestar sus molestias y hasta hace relativamente poco muchos de los problemas dentales de nuestras mascotas pasaban desapercibidos.

• Old English Sheepdog

  Well-bred Old English Sheepdogs are placid, adaptable individuals who are loving and loyal to their chosen people. These big, lovable dogs can be just the ticket for active households whose members do not mind spending a lot of time tending the tresses of their canine companions.

• Otterhound

  Nobody has ever accused the Otterhound of primping and preening. She is a come-as-you-are kind of dog, with casual good looks and a laid-back personality.

• Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications That May Be Safe for Dogs

  Some over-the-counter human medications can be used for common ailments in dogs, but you must consult your veterinarian before using them to determine the correct dose and to ensure they will not interact with other medications your dog is taking. Some medications are toxic. If the condition you are treating does not respond to treatment, contact your veterinarian.

• Overweight, Obesity, and Pain in Dogs: Overview

  Obesity is the most common problem in dogs in North America and leads to an increased risk of diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and several types of cancer. Extra body fat causes increased inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. Reducing inflammation and pain can help an overweight dog to regain activity, which in turn can lead to more appropriate weight loss. Obesity can be prevented or reversed when dog owners are aware of calorie intake, body condition, and exercise.