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‘In the News’: Updates on Grape Toxicity
While you may have heard before to not feed grapes or raisins to your dogs for fear of kidney damage, the reason why they can be so toxic has been a mystery. However, recently...
Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVN
Dr. Deborah Linder, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, is the head of the Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals and has had articles appear in Eating Well, the Boston Globe, AARP, SHAPE, and XM Sirius Radio Doctor Channel. She has spoken at national and international conferences and a Capitol Hill briefing, and is an expert in pet obesity, nutrition communication, and in the human-animal bond.
in Pet Nutrition Basics, Petfoodology Blog
How Often Should I Feed My Pet?
Is there a “best” schedule for feeding pets? This is a common question, so we’ve provided some general guidelines to help you find the best fit for your household.
February 08, 2021
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Tips and Tricks to Get Your Cat to Drink More Water
Getting cats to drink more water can seem like an impossible task, but this article includes some of the tips and tricks we have used to increase water intake in cats who need it.
December 08, 2020
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Boiling it Down: Adding Broth to Your Pet’s Meals
Though not necessary for most pets, incorporating a broth into the diet can be a way to provide added moisture to pets that need it or as a low calorie treat.
October 05, 2020
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Behavior & Protein: Does Protein in Dog Food Play a Role in Your Dog’s Behavior?
We've previously talked about protein in commercial pet foods and home-cooked diets. Typically, our focus is meeting your pet’s biological needs. However, you may have heard friends, dog trainers, or even veterinarians talking about feeding...
August 03, 2020
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Tips for Training with Food Rewards
Food is a common and powerful reward used for training pets. However, excessive treats can lead to weight gain and unbalance the diet. We discuss alternatives to food rewards as well as how to use...
June 08, 2020
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COVID-19 and Your Pet’s Nutritional Health
The COVID-19 outbreak has understandably thrown ours and our pets’ lives into flux. We of the Clinical Nutrition team are here to help provide some answers to help keep you and your pet safe.
March 30, 2020
in Petfoodology Blog, Pets with Health Conditions
What’s the Best Diet for My Dog with Diabetes?
There is no ‘one-diet-fits-all’ approach to diabetes: body condition, pet preferences, and other diseases or medical conditions will guide the best diet for a dog with diabetes. Though there are some differing approaches for optimal...
January 23, 2020
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How do I switch my pet’s food?
We have previously talked about all the reasons your pet could need a diet change, but we rarely discuss the next steps! You have your pet’s new food picked out, but now what?
November 24, 2019
in Finding the Best Food for Your Pet, Petfoodology Blog, Pets with Health Conditions
Can I change my pet’s diet to improve skin and coat health?
While we want pets to have a nice, shiny coat, having a shiny coat does not always mean the diet is best for your pet, since high fat diets, even if they are not good...