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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Prednisone and ultralow-dose aspirin: Good for the gut?

September 1, 2009

An increasingly popular form of therapy for many conditions--most commonly immune-mediated hemolytic anemia but also systemic lupus erythematosus and membranous glomerulonephritis, among others--is combining prednisone with ultralow-dose aspirin.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Maropitant's pharmacokinetics and pharmacology

September 1, 2009

Maropitant is a weak base, is highly lipophilic, and belongs to the quinuclidine class.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Canine EPI: Concurrent and secondary diseases

September 1, 2009

Concurrent conditions frequently diagnosed in dogs with EPI include small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, hypocobalaminemia, mesenteric torsion, and a handful of others.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

A quick review of canine exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

September 1, 2009

The pancreas has two separate functions within the body, often referred to as the exocrine and endocrine pancreata.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Maropitant: A novel treatment for acute vomiting in dogs

September 1, 2009

Vomiting is one of the most common reasons dogs are presented for veterinary consultation.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Gallbladder mucoceles: Surgery still recommended due to risk of rupture

August 1, 2009

In a recent publication (Walter, R., Dunn, M.E. et al. Nonsurgical resolution of gallbladder mucocele in two dogs. JAVMA, Vol 232, No. 11, June 1, 2008), the authors describe medical resolution of gallbladder mucoceles in two canine patients.

Source: IAMS NUTRITION INSIDER FOR THE VETERINARY TEAM

Understanding the benefits of prebiotics (Sponsored by Iams)

July 1, 2009

Over the last two decades, the importance of the GI microbiota (the collection of all GI microorganisms) on GI and overall health has been recognized. Prebiotics, such as fructooligosaccharides or mannanoligosaccharides, serve as the main substrate source for beneficial bacterial species of the GI microbiota and, thus, have a great impact on the GI microbiota and, in turn, GI and overall health.

Source: IAMS NUTRITION INSIDER

Understanding the benefits of prebiotics (Sponsored by Iams)

July 1, 2009

Over the last two decades, the importance of the GI microbiota­ (the collection of all GI microorganisms­) on GI and overall health has been recognized. Prebiotics, such as fructooligosaccharides or mannanoligosaccharides, serve as the main substrate source for beneficial bacterial species of the GI microbiota and, thus, have a great impact on the GI microbiota and, in turn, GI and overall health.

Source: IAMS NUTRITION INSIDER

Study shows dietary use of prebiotics supports canine intestinal health (Sponsored by Iams)

July 1, 2009

Prebiotics are nondigestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth or activity of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and, thus, may improve the host's health.

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