Nutritionele ondersteuning van de opgenomen patiënt
Why Early Nutritional Support Is Essential for Hospitalized Dogs and Cats This publication emphasizes that the first fourteen days after illness, trauma or surgery are critical for recovery in dogs and cats. During this period, animals often experience anorexia or hyporexia due to stress, pain or metabolic changes, which leads to a negative energy balance […]
Nutritional Support of Dogs and Cats after Surgery or Illness
Why Nutrition Is Critical After Surgery or Serious Illness This publication reviews in depth how illness, trauma and surgical procedures disrupt normal metabolism in dogs and cats, creating a strong need for early nutritional support. After surgery, animals enter a two-phase recovery period: Phase 1 (the first 24–48 hours), where the body reduces energy use […]
Influence of a Liquid Nutritional Supplement on Water Intake in Experimental Beagle Dogs
How a Liquid Nutritional Supplement Increases Water Intake in Dogs This scientific study from the University of Liège investigated whether a highly palatable liquid nutritional supplement could safely increase water consumption in dogs. Using eight healthy adult Beagles in a controlled cross-over design, researchers compared normal drinking behaviour to drinking behaviour when the supplement was […]
Shedding
Why Dogs Shed and What Influences It This publication explains that shedding is a natural process in nearly all dogs — the body’s way of removing dead hair to make room for new growth and to adapt to seasonal temperature changes. There is no such thing as a truly non-shedding dog unless the breed is […]
Problems during the growth period in puppies – what to do?
Common Growth Problems in Puppies This publication highlights several developmental orthopedic diseases seen in young, growing puppies — including carpal flexural deformity (“knuckling over”), hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD), osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) and panosteitis. The most common issue is knuckling over, which is not genetic and can appear in any breed, large or small. It develops when […]
Pigmentary abnormalities
Understanding Pigmentary Abnormalities in Dogs This publication explains that pigment changes in a dog’s skin or coat are common but often difficult to diagnose with absolute certainty. In most cases, a biopsy and histopathology are recommended to identify the exact cause. Pigment abnormalities can involve increased pigmentation (hyperpigmentation) or loss of pigment (hypopigmentation), and many […]
Heat Stroke in Dogs – Everything about dehydration and overheating
What Heat Stroke Really Does to Dogs This publication explains how heat stroke develops, why dogs are more vulnerable than humans and which early warning signs every owner should recognize. Dogs can indeed sweat, but only through a limited number of eccrine glands located in the paw pads and around the nose. Their primary cooling […]
Gastro-intestinal upset – how can we prevent it?
Understanding Gastrointestinal Upset in Dogs This publication explains how digestive upset in dogs can often be prevented by supporting the health of the gut microbiome. It outlines the difference between probiotics – live beneficial bacteria – and prebiotics, which are indigestible fibers such as inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides that stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria already […]
Understanding Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) in Dogs
Understanding Gastric Dilatation–Volvulus (GDV) in Dogs Gastric dilatation–volvulus (GDV), often called “bloat,” is a life-threatening condition most commonly seen in large and giant dog breeds such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Weimaraners, Irish Wolfhounds and Saint Bernards. GDV involves rapid swelling of the stomach followed by twisting, cutting off blood supply and causing shock. […]
Everything about the old dog – a complete overview
When Is a Dog Considered Old? A dog is generally viewed as a senior around 7 years of age, but true “geriatric” status depends heavily on size and breed. Small breeds often reach old age around 11 years, medium breeds around 10, large breeds from 8 years and giant breeds as early as 7. As […]