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What’s the Best Predictor of Heart Disease?

Is high total cholesterol and/or elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol indicative of elevated heart disease risk? According to Dr. Paul Saladino, the answer is no. With regard to total cholesterol, as far back as 1977, with the publication of the Framingham Study,1 no correlation between heart disease and total cholesterol could be found. Low levels… Read More »

Whats a diabetic diet therapeutics

Tips for managing a diabetic dog Make sure you keep a diet journal and tell your vet everything your dog gets, including treats, chews, table scraps, and food used for medication diet. Along with consistency and treats comes feeding an appropriate amount. Regardless of the diet you pick, you should always beware of substituting flavors,… Read More »