Premium pet foods – are they worth the premium price?
...at a higher price range than typical products. These products may actually be higher quality than average, or they may just be perceived to be higher quality; one thing is...
...at a higher price range than typical products. These products may actually be higher quality than average, or they may just be perceived to be higher quality; one thing is...
...quality nutritional knowledge or quality control standards. Even in these cases, simply giving a multivitamin is unlikely to solve the problem and more careful evaluation and correction are needed. Glucosamine/chondroitin...
...the highest price diet versus the lowest? Unfortunately, it’s definitely not that simple! All of the diets that I used were “complete and balanced” meaning that they are unlikely to...
...(FDA warning letters have traditionally been posted online). Surprisingly, sometimes a product recall can mean that the company actually has *better* quality control and integrity – because they’re doing routine...
...own their own plants which can reduce the control they have over quality. What quality control measures does the manufacturer practice? These vary widely among manufacturers but strict quality-control measures...
...deficiency and DCM subjectively appeared to decrease since the early 2000’s. However, recently, some astute cardiologists noticed higher rates of DCM including Golden retrievers and in some atypical dog breeds....
...just who it’s marketed to). The manufacturer’s experience, knowledge, and quality control procedures are critical for ensuring your dog is eating a nutritious, good quality, safe food. Unfortunately, this information...
...diseases (like high thyroid levels) may actually make your cat eat more and seem more hungry! Using appetite as the only test for whether your cat is happy or dealing...
...Expense doesn’t necessarily equal quality. There are some inexpensive diets that have years of rigorous scientific testing behind them and some very expensive diets that are lacking in vital nutrients...
...Website on GRAS information: www.fda.gov/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/GRAS/ Veterinary Oral Health Council Website: www.vohc.org 2013 American Animal Hospital Association Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats: www.aaha.org/public_documents/professional/guidelines/dental_guidelines.pdf American Veterinary Dental College Website: www.avdc.org/...