Vital Feed

There are many superpower ingredients on the market today. Let’s unpack five that are known to support the health of your pets’ skin and coat! Today’s pet food market is full of companies boasting a diverse range of recipes with different health benefits. Given all the options, it can be difficult to know which product is the best for your...

In human medicine, a recent review reported that in the United States, 52% of healthy adults use herbs and dietary supplements (HDS).1 Surveys of human cancer survivors report that 70% to 81% use HDS but that up to 68% of physicians were unaware of their cancer patients’ supplement use.2,3  In veterinary medicine, HDS are also used for cancer patients. One...

The widespread popularity of this remedy is largely based on anecdotal evidence Although cannabidiol (CBD) is the rising star dominating the veterinary market for plant-based remedies these days, there are many others that continue to be used with less fanfare by pet owners and less attention from veterinarians. One of the more popular of these is turmeric. What is it?...

A look at the advantages and disadvantages of raw, homemade, and vegan diets for dogs and cats. Nutrition is a common topic in veterinary practices, and rightly so. A pet’s nutritional needs change over time, and both age and health should play a role in diet selection. Diet trends are constantly evolving for both people and pets, and some of...

Dogs frequently engage in performance-based competitive and recreational activities, ranging from flyball to sled pulling to agility, and nutrition is increasingly used to maximize an animal’s potential and stamina. Each canine activity has unique requirements for performance, which influence the caloric requirements and metabolism of individual animals. Modification of feeding can, therefore, affect a dog’s adaptation to such events. An...