19
Sep 2023

While corn is often vilified as a pet food ingredient, it is nutritious and easily digested by both dogs and cats and rarely causes allergies. As such, it is not an ingredient that most pets need to avoid in their diet. ...
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21
Jun 2023

We know that many pet owners are desperate for accurate, trustworthy information about how to feed their pets, whether they’re healthy or if they have a medical condition. However, even knowing who to talk to about your pet’s nutrition can be confusing! Learn more about Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists and an easier way to find one....
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07
Feb 2023

A new FDA update provides more information on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). While the specific cause is not yet known, the problem hasn’t gone away...
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19
Dec 2022

What's the best food temperature to keep your cat eating well? A new study provides some answers....
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20
Nov 2022

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) recently released the latest version of some dramatic proposed changes to pet food labels and held a short period of public comment. We review some of the biggest proposed changes and provide our commentary. ...
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19
Sep 2022

Preservatives are essential ingredients in some forms of pet foods but they are surrounded by a great deal of misinformation. ...
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17
Aug 2022

Many pet owners can become concerned when they see "ash" listed as a percentage on the label of their pet's food. We explain what is meant by ash and why it is not very useful, but also nothing to fear. ...
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04
Apr 2022

Although food allergies are uncommon in dogs and cats, the only way to diagnose them is with an elimination diet trial. Learn tips to avoid common mistakes and to plan a successful elimination diet trial....
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31
Jan 2022

Growing puppies have very specific nutritional requirements that are different from those of adult dogs. Too much food can result in too fast growth, which can have lifelong consequences, especially for larger breed dogs. Using a growth chart can get (and keep) your pup's growth on track. ...
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17
Jan 2022

Pet owners do not always have an accurate perception of the human risk of foodborne illness from raw meat diets. A recent study highlights the gap between pet owner's perceptions of their risk and their food safety practices...
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