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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE Nutro recalls dry cat food May 21, 2009 Nutro Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling some of its dry cats foods due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium.

Source: dvm360 AVMA, Hill's target obesity in new broadcast April 25, 2009 National Report -- The AVMA and Hill?s Pet Nutrition have teamed up to create a public service announcement that they hope will spur dialogue on pet obesity between veterinarians and pet owners.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE FDA delays final rule on animal feed April 7, 2009 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to delay implementation of its so-called BSE rule.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Fat: The largest endocrine organ (Proceedings) April 1, 2009 By:P. Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM The past decade has seen a revolution in our understanding of adipose tissue.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Diabetes mellitus in cats: Risk factors and treatment (Proceedings) April 1, 2009 By:P. Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM Diabetes mellitus is the second most common endocrine disorder in cats, with an estimated incidence of 0.5% (1 in 200-250 cats).

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Placement, care and use of nasoesophageal tubes (Proceedings) April 1, 2009 By:P. Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM Instead of viewing anorexia as a secondary problem that will improve when the primary disease has resolved, it is now well recognized that it is better to be proactive and administer nutrients early.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Obesity: Health risks and management in dogs and cats (Proceedings) April 1, 2009 By:P. Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM The number of animals that are overweight or obese has reached epidemic proportions in the US and other countries.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Percutaneous placement of a gastrostomy tube (Proceedings) April 1, 2009 By:P. Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM There are three methods available for placement of a gastrostomy tube: percutaneous nonendoscopic, percutaneous endoscopic, and surgical.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Feline hyperthyroidism: Is there evidence for a nutritional cause? (Proceedings) April 1, 2009 By:P. Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM Since reports of feline hyperthyroidism began to appear from around the world in 1980, this disease has become the most common endocrinopathy in cats.

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