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It’s Not Just Grain-Free: An Update on Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Dr. Freeman provides an update on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs
Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Dr. Freeman is a veterinary nutritionist and a professor at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. She is on the cutting-edge of science, with hundreds of articles in prestigious journals, speaking engagements at national and international conferences, and awards for her scientific achievements. However, she also is passionate about providing objective and accurate information on pet nutrition to veterinarians, pet owners, and other animal enthusiasts.
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Dangers of Bully Sticks: Popular Treat Can Carry Bacteria and Add Calories
Do you know what bully sticks are? A surprising number of owners (almost 50% in our survey) do not.
November 01, 2018
in Petfoodology Blog, Pets with Health Conditions
Pill-popping pets: Are the foods you use to give pills safe?
Is your pet on medication? How you give it, especially when you use food, does matter. We provide some tips on getting pills into pets.
September 04, 2018
in Finding the Best Food for Your Pet, Petfoodology Blog
A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients
A recent increase in heart disease in dogs eating certain types of diets may shed light on the role of diet in causing heart disease. It appears that diet may be increasing dogs’ risk...
June 04, 2018
in Petfoodology Blog, Pets with Health Conditions
Baby food: When puppies and kittens need a therapeutic diet
What happens when your growing pet has a health issue that requires a special diet? Read on learn about how you need a diet that not only helps manage the disease but also meets all...
February 20, 2018
in Petfoodology Blog, Pets with Health Conditions
What’s Your Pet’s Score? Assessing Muscle Condition
Muscle condition score is an often overlooked part of assessing the nutritional and health status of pets. We discuss what a muscle condition score is and how to assess your pet.
November 16, 2017
in All About Pet Food, Petfoodology Blog
The Problem with Pumpkin
Pumpkin is frequently recommended as a fiber supplement for pets but is it as good as it is often claimed to be?
September 01, 2017
in Pet Nutrition Basics, Petfoodology Blog
You Are What You Eat – Providing a Good Diet History
It's important to be able to provide your veterinary care team with detailed information about what you feed your pet so that they can make the best recommendations for your pet. Here are the things...
August 01, 2017
in General, Petfoodology Blog
Muscle Matters
If you have an older pet or one with a medical condition, it’s time to learn about an issue that pet owners and even veterinarians don't think about enough – muscle. Maintaining muscle throughout...
April 03, 2017
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Dietary Supplements for Pets: Harmful or Helpful?
Knowing the real facts about supplements can help to determine which ones might be useful, which ones are useless, and which ones can actually be harmful to your pet.