...is that they may be contaminated with bacteria. We tested 26 bully sticks for bacteria and found that one was contaminated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a type of staph...
...week. So, for example, if you have a 100 lb Labrador Retriever, he can safely lose 1 to 2 lbs per week. If you have a 20 lb cat, she...
...address this in our previous post on tips for those struggling with weight loss in their pets: https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2017/07/battling-the-bulge-troubleshooting-tips-for-pet-weight-loss/. References: Effects of diet restriction on life span and age-related changes...
...meals to increase a pet’s fiber intake. Unfortunately, this may not help and, in some cases, may cause problems. If you wanted to give the same amounts to your pet...
...most drugs used to treat pets with kidney disease are only meant to reduce symptoms, feeding the right diet can have dramatic effects on survival – studies have shown that...
...talk with your veterinarian before giving supplements, which leads us to the last letter… Don’t always assume that just because something is ‘natural,’ it will always have a benefit!...
...a result. Reduced food intake is not only distressing to owners but also has negative effects for the pet. When healthy pets lose weight, they mostly lose fat. However, elderly...
...or the world as where the breed originally developed. Just because your Irish Setter came from Ireland doesn’t mean he should be fed potatoes and lamb because those are common...
Pet owners should fill out our diet history form for their pet. All appointments and consultations require a diet history form before we can begin. If you have difficulty filling...
...nutritionist, I was surprised at how many options there are to choose from now! Therefore, I thought it could be useful to share the process I used to sift through...