Watch our quick digestible, monthly videos to get the inside scoop on nutrition-related topics to help you in your discussions with pet caregivers.
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2025-10-28
01:50 min
In this 90-sec SCOOP video, Dr. Jenna Manacki, residency-trained in clinical nutrition, summarizes key aspects of managing struvite urinary crystals in dogs. She briefly explains the essential elements in preventing struvite uroliths and urinary tract infections, as well as how to ensure proper follow-up and effective treatment for your canine patients.
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2025-09-22
01:50 min
In this 90-sec SCOOP video, Dr. Jenna Manacki shares how nutrition can play a role in managing feline diabetes.Learn how fibre and protein rich diets can increase satiety, slow nutrient absorption, and help reduce insulin peaks after meals. Practical tips to support hydration are also highlighted. While not all cats respond to dietary changes alone, nutrition remains a powerful tool in regulating blood glucose.
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2025-07-29
02:01 min
What sets therapeutic veterinary diets apart from over-the-counter food in the management of food allergies? In this 90-sec SCOOP video, Dr. Jenna Manacki explains why therapeutic diets based on hydrolyzed or novel proteins offer a more reliable option for managing atopic dermatitis.
Learn how over-the-counter or pet store diets can compromise an elimination diet trial, and explore some other benefits of veterinary diets specifically for this type of condition.
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2025-06-25
01:30 min
How can you help your feline patients lose weight safely and effectively without compromising their health and well-being? In this SCOOP video, Dr. Jenna Manacki explains how therapeutic weight loss diets are specifically formulated to preserve essential nutrients while supporting gradual and sustainable weight loss in cats. Plus, find out why over-the-counter diets may not be the best choice for your feline patients.
She also reviews the weekly weight loss goal percentages in cats and...
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2025-05-27
01:30 min
Can a therapeutic diet help treat acute diarrhea in dogs faster than antibiotics?What is the role of fermentable and non-fermentable fibers? What types of diets should we recommend?Find out in this 90 sec-SCOOP video featuring Dr. Jenna Manacki, who explains how therapeutic gastrointestinal diets can promote faster recovery from acute diarrhea in dogs without disrupting the microbiome.
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2025-02-09
01:30 min
How does nutrition contribute to the prevention of dental diseases in pets? Why are kibble size and added nutrients essential for their oral health?
Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on the impact of nutrition on dental disease prevention. She explains how kibble can be crucial in reducing plaque and limiting tartar formation. She also emphasizes the importance of added...
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2024-12-04
01:30 min
How does copper concentration in pet food impact canine health? What’s driving the growing concern about copper-associated hepatopathies in dogs?
Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on copper as an essential mineral with numerous benefits, delves into the ongoing debate about dietary copper requirements, and highlights key factors influencing canine hepatic copper...
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2024-10-08
01:30 min
What should veterinarians keep in mind when testing pets for food allergies? What is the most effective method for diagnosing these allergies?
Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on the most common food allergens in dogs and cats, discusses available testing options, and highlights the optimal approach to diagnosis.
Dr. Wara has also prepared a summary card (a.k.a. a cheat...
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2024-09-09
01:30 min
What should veterinarians consider when combining nutritional strategies with conventional treatments for canine atopic dermatitis?
How does nutrition complement conventional medication in managing canine atopic dermatitis?
Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on how nutrition can influence the management of canine atopic dermatitis. She explains the potential side effects...
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