New study uses a supplement to decrease canine muscle lossMarch 27, 2025Check out the findings from a recent study demonstrating the safety and impact of ursolic acid supplementation in skeletal muscle mRNA expression and muscle function in dogs.
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A closer look at OA supplements—Part 1March 15, 2025Osteoarthritis (OA) is common in dogs and cats. Often, the practitioner utilizes multimodal approaches to treatment, offering anti-inflammatory medications and dietary supplements. Let's look at some options for your OA patient.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSupplemental insight on melatoninOctober 4, 2024It is important for doctors to have a basic knowledge of natural supplements (or at least have a colleague to whom they can refer for help in this area). With these thoughts in mind, I want to share some basic information about melatonin, a supplement clients often inquire about (likely because many of them are taking it, as well).
What to question about supplementsAugust 31, 2023In 2020, the global veterinary dietary supplements market size swelled to $1.6 billion. The top conditions targeted for animals include joint health, liver health, immune function, and digestion.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFrom antioxidants to vitamins, many supplements lack official testingJuly 22, 2021By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMASkipping steps in the scientific process wastes time and resources, and it ultimately hurts patients. Those who may choose an insufficiently tested supplement over a proven therapy because they believe it to be safer or more effective based on low-quality evidence can be harmed by the supplement or by delaying truly effective treatment
How best to manage canine osteoarthritis with nutritionJuly 9, 2021Mild and moderate osteoarthritis can be managed effectively using nutritional supplements, delaying the need for treatment with NSAIDs.
Technicians are tops: The changing role of this critical team memberOctober 12, 2020It’s National Veterinary Technician Week, a time when we honor these tireless professionals who have never been more critical to animal health than over the last eight months or so.
Chronic pain in dogs: The gift that keeps on givingAugust 28, 2020Pain in animals is what we (humans) say it is. There is tremendous variability among both patients and observers.
AnimalBiome earns aces from IVC JournalJanuary 24, 2020A California-based biotechnology company has earned high praises from the Innovative Veterinary Care (IVC) Journal.
Dietary supplements and osteoarthritisNovember 21, 2019A multimodal approach to the management of OA has been recommended to target different pain receptors and attempt to control inflammation within the joints.
