   Health screening to identify opportunities to improve preventive medicine in cats and dogsDiez, Marianne  ; ; et alin European Journal of Companion Animals Practice online (2016), 2(Summer), 54-62 OBJECTIVES: To describe the results of a prevention campaign in terms of participation and pet health status and to identify opportunities to improve preventive medicine in cats and dogs. METHODS:An ... [more ▼] OBJECTIVES: To describe the results of a prevention campaign in terms of participation and pet health status and to identify opportunities to improve preventive medicine in cats and dogs. METHODS:An awareness campaign was designed to highlight the role of veterinarians and emphasise the benefits of a veterinary visit. Owners were invited to make an appointment for a free pet health check in a voluntarily participating veterinary clinic. Observations recorded by the veterinarians were entered in a database and subsequently analysed using simple descriptive statistics. RESULTS:A total of 5305 completed health check forms were analysed. The percentages of overweight and obese dogs and cats were 34 and 36%, respectively; this was the most common finding, followed by dental calculus (31% in dogs, 21% in cats). In total 67% of cats did not undergo flea control and 59% were not vaccinated. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Opportunities for increased quality of care are numerous given the high percentage of intact, unvaccinated or non-permanently identified pets and the low level of worm and flea control. Animal health should benefit from preventive measures, and improved management can be undertaken after early detection of diseases. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 67 (12 ULiège)Influence of a liquid nutritional supplement on water intake in experimental Beagle dogs; ; Rauw, Anaelle et alin Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine (2016), 6 The objectives were to evaluate the effects of a liquid nutritional supplement formulated for dogs on water intakes and urine output. A liquid nutritional supplement was tested by way of a cross-over ... [more ▼] The objectives were to evaluate the effects of a liquid nutritional supplement formulated for dogs on water intakes and urine output. A liquid nutritional supplement was tested by way of a cross-over design in 8 experimental healthy Beagle dogs (4 males and 4 females, aged 9.3 years). The supplement (87 percent water, 2.7 percent protein, 2.6 percent fat, 0.4 percent crude fiber) was added to water and tested at 2 incorporation rates (50 or 70 ml/day/dog—D50 or D70) versus the control placebo (CO-water only). The dogs were kept in a controlled environment; water intakes and urine output were measured. Individual water intakes were characterised by large variations. Mean water intake increased significantly by 28 percent in dogs receiving the liquid nutritional supplement, in both genders, irrespectively of the dosage. Urine output was also increased, by 55 percent. Faeces scores remained unchanged. It was concluded that the liquid supplement increased water intake and urine output in a safe way, without increasing dramatically the daily dietary sodium chloride intake. The recommended dosage of the manufacturer—50 ml/day for dogs weighing 10 - 20 kg BW is efficient. Increasing the dosage had no advantage, nor adverse effects. Increased water intake and urine output is of interest for dogs suffering from urolithiasis. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 44 (5 ULiège) Health screening to identify opportunities to improve preventive medicine in cats and dogsDiez, Marianne ; ; et alin Journal of Small Animal Practice (2015), 56 OBJECTIVES: To describe the results of a prevention campaign in terms of participation and pet health status and to identify opportunities to improve preventive medicine in cats and dogs. METHODS:An ... [more ▼] OBJECTIVES: To describe the results of a prevention campaign in terms of participation and pet health status and to identify opportunities to improve preventive medicine in cats and dogs. METHODS:An awareness campaign was designed to highlight the role of veterinarians and emphasise the benefits of a veterinary visit. Owners were invited to make an appointment for a free pet health check in a voluntarily participating veterinary clinic. Observations recorded by the veterinarians were entered in a database and subsequently analysed using simple descriptive statistics. RESULTS:A total of 5305 completed health check forms were analysed. The percentages of overweight and obese dogs and cats were 34 and 36%, respectively; this was the most common finding, followed by dental calculus (31% in dogs, 21% in cats). In total 67% of cats did not undergo flea control and 59% were not vaccinated. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Opportunities for increased quality of care are numerous given the high percentage of intact, unvaccinated or non-permanently identified pets and the low level of worm and flea control. Animal health should benefit from preventive measures, and improved management can be undertaken after early detection of diseases. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 39 (8 ULiège)A supplement of bovine colostrum and probiotics increased protein digestibility in dogs but dit not influence microbiomeDequenne, Marjorie ; Robaye, Vincent ; et alin Corbee, Ronald (Ed.) Proceedings of the 18th Congress of the ESVCN (2014, September) Detailed reference viewed: 32 (4 ULiège)Health screening to identify opportunities to improve preventive medicine in cats and dogsDiez, Marianne ; ; et alPoster (2013, October 11) Detailed reference viewed: 6 (0 ULiège)Health screening to identify opportunities to improve preventive medicine in cats and dogs:focus on nutrition statusDiez, Marianne ; ; et alin Hesta, Myriam (Ed.) Proceedings of the 17 th European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition Congress (2013) Detailed reference viewed: 41 (12 ULiège) Total fat content and essential fatty acids profile in 46 dry dog foods; Paligot, Michele ; Dequenne, Marjorie et alin Castrillo, Carlos (Ed.) Congress Proceedings 15th Congress ESVCN (2011, September) Detailed reference viewed: 48 (10 ULiège)Influence de l'alimentation sur le temps de transit gastro-intestinal et la qualité de la digestion chez Testudo graeca adulteDequenne, Marjorie ; ; Diez, Marianne Conference given outside the academic context (2010) Detailed reference viewed: 7 (1 ULiège) |
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