The purpose of this review is to clarify the definition of “natural” as it pertains to commercial
pet food and to summarize the scientific findings related to natural ingredients in pet foods …

Objective To review the current literature with respect to the physiology, pathophysiology,
and measurement of lactate. Data Sources Data were sourced from veterinary and human …

A meta-analysis was conducted to determine the maintenance energy requirements of adult
dogs. Suitable publications were first identified, and then used to generate relationships …

Conformation, genetics, and behavioral drive are the major determinants of success in
canine athletes, although controllable variables, such as training and nutrition, play an …

During strenuous exercise, markers of oxidation increase and antioxidant capacity
decreases. Antioxidants such as vitamin C may combat this oxidation stress. The benefits of …

Several studies in human subjects have demonstrated greater diuresis with constant rate
infusion (CRI) furosemide than intermittent bolus (IB) furosemide. This study was conducted …

Background: Greyhound dogs have numerous clinicopathologic differences compared with
other dog breeds, most notably in their hematologic profiles. The hematologic differences …

Working dogs are an essential part of today's society, providing critical roles as partners to
police, security officers, first responders, and individuals, using their athleticism, strength …

A high prevalence of malnutrition occurs in human hospitals and has been associated with
detrimental consequences. By comparison, much less is known in hospitalized veterinary …

Background The objective was to determine the effects of agility exercise on dogs of different
skill levels with respect to urinary eicosanoids, urinary 15F 2t-isoprostane (lipid peroxidation …