in Petfoodology Blog, Trending Topics in Pet Nutrition
Putting the brakes on a chowhound
Some pets eat way too quickly and this can result in health issues. We cover some tips for slowing down the food gulper in your life!
Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVN
Dr. Cailin Heinze is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® and the Chief Academic Officer of the Mark Morris Institute, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote optimal companion animal health by providing educational opportunities for veterinary students and veterinarians in clinical nutrition. She also does some part-time consulting work for Balance IT, a company that makes software and supplements for home-cooked pet diets. She is an expert in home-cooked diet formulation and general pet nutrition and has a special interest in feeding pets with kidney disease and cancer.
in Finding the Best Food for Your Pet, Petfoodology Blog, Trending Topics in Pet Nutrition
Research Review: Comparing “senior” and “adult” cat diets
A recent study compared nutrient levels in cat foods marketed for senior cats versus those marketed for adult cats - we discuss their findings and the implications for feeding older cats.
January 18, 2021
in Petfoodology Blog, Pets with Health Conditions
Pancreatitis: A Real Pain in the Abdomen
Pancreatitis is a common condition in both dogs and cats. Diet can be associated with the development of pancreatitis in dogs and an important part of treatment. Cats with pancreatitis are less responsive to diet,...
December 01, 2020
in Petfoodology Blog, Pets with Health Conditions
Treatment of Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats
Cats, especially overweight ones, can develop a severe liver disease called hepatic lipidosis if they don't eat enough calories for days to weeks. As a lack of nutrients is the cause of this condition, aggressive...
November 16, 2020
in Petfoodology Blog, Pets with Health Conditions
Assisted Feeding: When to Consider a Feeding Tube
Many health conditions can result in pets who cannot or will not eat enough calories to maintain weight or will not eat foods that are best for their health conditions. Placement of a feeding tube...
July 13, 2020
in Petfoodology Blog, Pets with Health Conditions
Helping an old dog or cat maintain his tricks: Nutritional management of Cognitive Dysfunction
Older pets can suffer from Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, which is similar to dementia in people. While the disease is irreversible, some nutritional alterations have been shown to help affected pets
May 11, 2020
in Petfoodology Blog, Pets with Health Conditions, Trending Topics in Pet Nutrition
Research Update: Testing for Food Allergies
Two recently published studies suggest that blood and saliva testing should not be used for the diagnosis of food allergies in dogs.
March 06, 2020
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Pondering Pet Protein: How much protein should my pet get?
The type and amount of protein are common marketing strategies for commercial pet foods. How do you know if your pet is getting enough?
December 30, 2019
in All About Pet Food, Finding the Best Food for Your Pet, Pet Nutrition Basics, Petfoodology Blog
Fiber Frustrations
Fiber can be frustrating because of the many different types and effects as well as the inaccuracy of most measurements of fiber in pet foods. We explain the common types of fiber and the ways...
November 04, 2019
in Finding the Best Food for Your Pet, Petfoodology Blog, Pets with Health Conditions
Figuring Out Food Sensitivities
Many pets may have mild gastrointestinal signs with diet changes or related to being fed certain diets, supplements, or treats. Once major medical issues are ruled out, here's a step-by-step plan to get to the...