Mike Davies outlines the latest dietary strategies studied for use in cats and dogs – and why pet owners must stick with it.

Ahead of her lecture in the preventive health care stream at BSAVA Congress, Georgia Woods-Lee describes the profession’s role in ensuring companion animals are fed correctly while growing, as adults and at the senior stage, and how making appropriate suggestions at the right times is vital for maintaining owner engagement…

Thomas Webb suggests user-friendly tools can be used by owners to combat this common disease in companion dogs.

Beth Kirwan discusses how her practice uses dietary assessments and nurse clinics to engage with owners of senior pets on this topic, as well as challenges that may arise when feeding in the hospital environment…

Samantha Taylor explains how professionals can encourage felids to eat and why it is important to act rather than wait.

Mike Davies discusses how veterinary professionals can work with owners to reverse and prevent this major issue in UK pets.

Cecilia Villaverde covers some of the developments in diets intended to help manage health conditions in companion animals.

This episode of VN Happy Hour looked at obesity and nutrition in companion animals – with hosts Rachael Buzzel and James Westgate joined by RVNs Nicola Lakeman, Georgia Woods-Lee and Jessica Joosse.

Laura Lacey looks at nutrients essential and offers advice on understanding food labels, as well as how to aid clients in picking feed appropriate to their cat or dog’s life stage.

Nicola Lakeman outlines what needs to be considered by the VN when advising a client on a pet's dietary requirements.

Mike Davies discusses the ongoing developments in the pet food marketplace and their implications for practices.

Alex German looks at a study on this in pet dogs, plus weight loss benefits and a prevention strategy for those not overweight.

Mike Davies reviews recent literature that may help provide practical solutions to this issue, including handling reluctant owners.

Victoria Bowes advises on how VNs can help owners manage their pets’ weight and understand what is “too fat” or “too thin”.

Marge Chandler discusses the challenges of dealing with this issue in practice – including assessment, contributing factors, dietary management and owner communication.

Marge Chandler concludes this article by discussing the nutritional management of a selection of disorders common in older pets.

Nicola Ackerman details the importance of – and steps involved in – RVNs conducting a nutritional assessment in practice.

Laura Lacey offers practical advice on tackling this common, and often difficult, issue.

Marge Chandler offers advice on pet nutrition, looking at the types of diet available, as well as understanding food labels.

Libby Sheridan discusses the changes in metabolic and energy requirements in older pets, and why nutritional assessments should be carried out frequently to ensure diets are optimal.