Scientific Articles

Using a nasogastric tube to help enteral feeding in critically ill patients is known to have beneficial results, but correct positioning of the tube is essential; ultrasound is now beginning to show promise in aiding correct placement of the tube.

Veterinary technician-led nutritional conversations are a powerful tool in the veterinary clinic which can successfully achieve better owner understanding and compliance.

Want to know how older cats differ in their nutritional needs from younger individuals? This article tells you what you need to know.

“Fiber” is a term used daily when discussing animal diets, but what does it actually entail? Adam Rudinsky offers an overview of fiber in all its different aspects.

Gluten-free diets are currently popular for both humans and dogs, but actually how common are gluten-related disorders? This paper compares and contrasts what we know about them in both species.

This short paper explains why individualized nutrition is important for an animal’s health, how new technology now allows tailor-made nutritional solutions for pets, and the benefits it brings.

Research has achieved a novel method of obtaining omega-3 fatty acids for inclusion in pet foods, as this short paper describes.

It is critical to ensure that a puppy is neither over- nor under-supplied with certain nutrients and minerals during the growth phase, but this can be more difficult than it first appears, as discussed in this paper.

The feline species is unique in many ways, and none more so than in its nutritional requirements, as illustrated in this question-and-answer paper from Ana Lourenço.