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Condition-specific nutrition guidance for obesity, kidney disease, allergies, GI issues, and other common problems.

How a board certified veterinary nutritionist Makes Pet Food Less Confusing
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Oct 30, 2026

How a board certified veterinary nutritionist Makes Pet Food Less Confusing

Board certified veterinary nutritionist guidance helps you choose dog and cat food, understand labels, and build a safe ...

Matthew Kemper, DVM, DACVN →
Probiotics for Dogs: What They Do and How to Choose One
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Oct 23, 2026

Probiotics for Dogs: What They Do and How to Choose One

Probiotics for dogs: learn what they do, when they help, how to read labels, and when to call your veterinarian before b...

Matthew Kemper, DVM, DACVN →
Prescription Diet Alternatives: What Pet Owners Should Know
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Oct 10, 2026

Prescription Diet Alternatives: What Pet Owners Should Know

Prescription diet alternatives can help some pets, but nutrition is not one-size-fits-all. Learn what to compare, when t...

Matthew Kemper, DVM, DACVN →
Dog Urinary Tract Infection: Signs, Causes, Treatment, and Food Choices
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Oct 09, 2026

Dog Urinary Tract Infection: Signs, Causes, Treatment, and Food Choices

Dog urinary tract infection signs can look mild but need veterinary attention. Learn what causes them, how food helps, a...

Matthew Kemper, DVM, DACVN →
Dog UTI Symptoms: What to Watch For and When to Call the Vet
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Oct 08, 2026

Dog UTI Symptoms: What to Watch For and When to Call the Vet

Dog UTI symptoms can include frequent urination, accidents, blood, and pain. Learn what to watch for, when to call your ...

Matthew Kemper, DVM, DACVN →
Weight Management Dog Food: How to Choose It and Feed It Well
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Oct 07, 2026

Weight Management Dog Food: How to Choose It and Feed It Well

Weight management dog food can support safer, steady weight loss. Learn how to read calories, portions, protein, and fee...

Matthew Kemper, DVM, DACVN →
40-lb Beagle Lost 12 lbs in 7 Months — Case Study
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Aug 15, 2026

40-lb Beagle Lost 12 lbs in 7 Months — Case Study

A veterinary nutritionist walks through a real weight-management case: a 40-pound Beagle who lost 12 pounds in seven mon...

Matthew Kemper, DVM, DACVN →
Food Allergies in Dogs: Why $80 “Hypoallergenic” May Fail
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Aug 14, 2026

Food Allergies in Dogs: Why $80 “Hypoallergenic” May Fail

A veterinary nutritionist explains why many expensive “hypoallergenic” dog foods fail to solve true food allergies—and w...

Matthew Kemper, DVM, DACVN →
Cat Won’t Eat the Prescription Diet? Workarounds That Work
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Aug 13, 2026

Cat Won’t Eat the Prescription Diet? Workarounds That Work

A veterinary nutritionist shares practical, evidence-informed strategies for the common problem of cats refusing therape...

Matthew Kemper, DVM, DACVN →
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