Hemp & CBD: Not All CBD is “Natural”
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CBD & Hemp: Hemp, CBD (and other) Safety Considerations
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CBD & Hemp: What is CBD and How Does It Work?
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June 2020: Journal of Animal Sciences Grain Free & Heart Disease Summary
Background & History of DCM Investigation
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Journal of Animal Science Article Full Summary, Volume 98, Issue 6, June 2020
In June of 2018, Lisa Freeman, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist from Tufts University published a blog titled “A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients.” This blog warned pet owners and veterinarians that ‘BEG’ (boutique, exotic, grain free) diets were causing heart disease in dogs. This left professionals and the public scrambling for more information, which was further fueled by media frenzy. As a result, the FDA launched an investigation which was complicated by sampling bias, overrepresentation of subgroups and confounding variables. For the past two years, despite additional commentary articles, scarce and vague scientific data and inconclusive FDA reports, information regarding DCM has been incomplete at best. Lack of information has been accompanied by abbreviated synopses of case studies with multiple variables and treatments, incomplete medical information and conflicting medical data and opinions from veterinary nutrition influencers.
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The Evolution of Pet Food: From Table Scraps to Extruded Kibble
/ Nicole R. CammackIn this article, we will take a look at the evolution of pet food, from the invention of the dog biscuit to the extrusion process of making kibble and the current trend of individualized nutrition.
The Importance of Gut Health for Pets: The Role of Bacteria
/ Nicole R. CammackThroughout the past 3 months, several peer-reviewed articles indicated how critical the microbiota and micro-biome are to canine behavior, health and performance, each warranting its own discussion. The following article discusses why canines should regularly receive probiotic supplementation to support their unique needs, and prevent common ailments and diseases