Articles about Veterinary nutrition

Apple cider vinegar, cranberry and vitamin C look like natural solutions for struvite, but their effect on urine is unpredictable. Without a diagnosis, well-meant adjusting can backfire.

This edition of Meet the Fiber: FOS. FOS mainly feeds bifidobacteria in the colon and is considered a prebiotic. Its effect depends on dose, fibre profile and the individual patient.

Meet the Fiber #1: psyllium. Not a microbiome fibre but a water manager. Why it can help in both diarrhoea and constipation, and why water intake always belongs in the advice.

Earlier we looked at the feeding advice on the packaging. This time: how much energy do treats really provide, and how do you capture them in the dietary history?

Struvite in a puppy calls for a tailored approach: investigating a urinary tract infection plus a diet combining urinary health, sufficient nutrients, energy and healthy growth.

Some urinary diets use extra sodium to stimulate drinking. Especially in hot weather, unlimited fresh water, deliberate prescribing and periodic monitoring are essential.