In this episode, vet Fi Farmer and Ellie Groves, Purina Veterinary Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland discuss chronic kidney disease in cats. A comprehensive review of everything from IRIS staging, to nutritional management strategies and tips to improve intake of food and water.

Useful links

Purina Vet Centre: a science based evidence hub for pet nutrition plus all the latest news from Purina https://vetcentre.purina.co.uk/

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets NF Early Care / Advanced Care https://youtu.be/CpUM-TbBE2I

Chronic kidney disease in cats – a podcast for pet owners. A Purina bite-sized nutrition podcast to share with clients.

Purina Institute provides detailed infromation on the advancement of science in nutrition for veterinary professionals and scientific thought leaders.

WSAVA – Global nutrition toolkit for veterinary professionals

In this episode, we're discussing the fast-evolving topic of the gut microbiome. 

The gut microbiome, consisting of trillions of microorganisms and their genetic material, plays a key role in digestive health. In recent years, a growing body of evidence has revealed that these microorganisms also have a multitude of other effects on the body. Disruption of the gut microbiome has been linked to impaired immune function, atopic dermatitis, obesity and diabetes. Recent evidence has also shed light on how alterations to the microbiome can affect canine anxiety behaviour.

This has stimulated great interest in the ‘gut-brain axis’ and its pivotal role in cognition, anxiety and behaviour. The Purina Institute is active in driving forward research in the field of microbiome science. Vets in practice are currently able to influence the microbiome via a number of different ways, including dietary modification and the use of probiotics and synbiotics, though it is important to check that such products are supported by scientific evidence. This will all be discussed in the podcast.

As ever, I'm joined by Ellie Groves, Veterinary Technical Manager at Purina UK & Ireland, as we deep dive into pet nutrition. 

Useful Links:

There is loads of information on the Purina UK & Ireland website: https://www.purina.co.uk

Also have a look at https://www.purina.co.uk/your-questions-matter which contains info on some of the content discussed in the podcasts

The Purina Institute provides more detailed information on the advancement of the science of nutrition for veterinary professionals and scientific thought leaders

The Pet Food Manufacturers Association provide some excellent fact sheets on their website

The WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) has Guidelines on Selecting Pet Foods and have developed a Global Nutrition Toolkit for veterinary professionals

In this episode, we're discussing the basics of the pet food industry: what to look for on the side of a bag of pet food, how to understand what you are feeding and what you should be feeding your dog or cat, and about home prepared diets for your pet. 

As ever, I'm joined by Ellie Groves, Veterinary Technical Manager at Purina UK & Ireland, as we deep dive into pet nutrition. 

Useful Links:

There is loads of information on the Purina UK & Ireland website: https://www.purina.co.uk

Also have a look at https://www.purina.co.uk/your-questions-matter which contains info on some of the content discussed in the podcasts

The Purina Institute provides more detailed information on the advancement of the science of nutrition for veterinary professionals and scientific thought leaders

The Pet Food Manufacturers Association provide some excellent fact sheets on their website

The WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) has Guidelines on Selecting Pet Foods and have developed a Global Nutrition Toolkit for veterinary professionals

In this episode, we're discussing raw food. The debate around feeding raw is emotive, charged and often polarised, so we'll be taking an objective look at some of the quoted benefits and debunking some myths you may have heard. 

Today I'm joined by Ellie Groves, Veterinary Technical Manager at Purina UK & Ireland, as we deep dive into pet nutrition. 

Useful Links:

There is loads of information on the Purina UK & Ireland website: https://www.purina.co.uk

Also have a look at https://www.purina.co.uk/your-questions-matter which contains info on some of the content discussed in the podcasts

The Purina Institute provides more detailed information on the advancement of the science of nutrition for veterinary professionals and scientific thought leaders

The Pet Food Manufacturers Association provide some excellent fact sheets on their website

The WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) has Guidelines on Selecting Pet Foods and have developed a Global Nutrition Toolkit for veterinary professionals

Welcome to Purina's Bitesized Pet Nutrition Podcast!

In the first episode of this new podcast for vet and pet professionals, we are busting some of the common myths around pet nutrition. From "grain free" to "hypoallergenic" to a discussion on vegetarian and vegan diets, today we're answering some of the most frequent and challenging questions posed.

I'm joined for this podcast by Ellie Groves, Veterinary Technical Manager at Purina UK & Ireland, as we deep dive into pet nutrition. 

Useful Links:

There is loads of information on the Purina UK & Ireland website: https://www.purina.co.uk

Also have a look at https://www.purina.co.uk/your-questions-matter which contains info on some of the content discussed in the podcasts

The Purina Institute provides more detailed information on the advancement of the science of nutrition for veterinary professionals and scientific thought leaders

The Pet Food Manufacturers Association provide some excellent fact sheets on their website

The WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) has Guidelines on Selecting Pet Foods and have developed a Global Nutrition Toolkit for veterinary professionals