1 The Use of Supplements in Canine and Feline Medicine Introduction A variety of supplements are available to feline and canine veterinary patients with professed health benefits for a number of disease conditions. In order to determine the type of supplement product available to cat and dog owners in both the veterinary and commercial markets, a brief survey of local veterinary practices and pet supply stores was conducted. A formal discussion of the supplements available for different disease conditions are included in articles pertaining to the individual disorder or supplement ..read more

The Use of Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements for Joint Support and Health in Cats and Dogs Presented to: Dr. Meg Smart, Small Animal Nutrition Elective By: Karen Choptain Introduction The use of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements, either in manufactured pet foods or as adjuncts to diet, are not necessarily new to the domestic animal world. There have, however, been more recent use of advertisements and promotions of diets and supplements being sold that tout the benefit of such products to aid in the area of joint health and stabilization.  These products have become quite ..read more

"Processed foods represent nature stripped away with little bits added  back as fortification” (Prescott and Logan 2016) While doing research for the advanced on line nutrtion course  for Dogs naturally magazine I came across a review section on the role of a healthy gut microbiome in the production of active phyto chemicals from the relatively indigestable phytonnutrients found in the cell wall of  inggested plants (The Secret Life of  Your MIcrobiome Prescott S.L. and Logsn A,l.2017 New Society Publishers).I felt that this was important as I feel just feeding a natural s ..read more

         I would like to share with my readers This tribute written by my dear friend and collegue Michael Fox. Durig this period of pollitical uncertianty  and conflict we must heed the warnings of concerned individuals with life experieinces and before it is too late open our minds, We have a responsibilty to act and protect this planet we live on. Meg Smart DVM, PhD   QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL SENTIENT BEINGS:  A UNIVERSAL RIGHT                    ..read more

           A student paper written  as a final assignment for SACS 455 Year 3 Nutrition Elective  Western College of Veterinary Medicine;  Supervisor  Meg Smart DVM, PhD, Professor  in Clinical Nutrition  Veterinary Prescription Diet Debate Arguments Against the Sale of Veterinary Prescription and Wellness Diets by Veterinarians Introduction In 400 B.C. Hippocrates stated “Let food be medicine,” and this central dogma constitutes the foundation of the practice of veterinary nut ..read more

Micheal W Fox sent me this article  https://www.politico.com/agenda/story/2017/09/13/food-nutrients-carbon-dioxide-000511 which should be read by all nutritionist involved with plant, anmal and human nutrition as they are all connected .Read it and think ..read more

 Nutrition an Ancient Science is the Cornerstone of All Animal Research The first organisms formed on earth survived if they could extract the necessary nutrients available from their environment for their survival. The science of nutrition is as old as life. Because of this association nutrition is found to impact on or influence many diverse disciplines. These complex relationships makes large scale nutrition research in both man and their companion animals difficult to control. On the other hand, small controlled studies are limited in their application to the general population. N ..read more

Not Fit For a Dog Marion Smart DVM PhD I am privileged to be a co-author of “Not fit for a dog! The truth about manufactured dog and cat food.” This book opens a new and exciting chapter in my academic career as veterinary clinical nutritionist. I have always been an academic and I would like to share with you my background and my thoughts about nutrition, the pet food industry, the veterinary curriculum, and our profession. Nutritional education of veterinary students has changed very little over the last 40 years with the primary emphasis being on food animal production and feed stuffs. At ..read more

Research:http://www.petfoodindustry.com/blogs/7-adventures-in-pet-food/post/5958-pet-food-needs-more-shared-science-and-research 586 dogs’ nutrition needs analyzed by scientists: http://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/5966-dogs-nutrition-needs-analyzed-by-scientists ..read more