Comparing kitty’s calorie costs
I previously posted on the costs of feeding various types of commercial dog foods: dry foods, wet foods (cans, pouches, tubs), fresh food (cooked and purchased fresh or frozen), and...
I previously posted on the costs of feeding various types of commercial dog foods: dry foods, wet foods (cans, pouches, tubs), fresh food (cooked and purchased fresh or frozen), and...
...pet’s life throughout the coming year. What kind of pet resolutions are we talking about? Here are some suggestions: Spend 10-15 minutes each day teaching your pet (dog or cat)...
...called an “AAFCO statement”] that describes if the food is complete and balanced according to AAFCO guidelines. If it is complete and balanced (meaning it has all the nutrients your...
...neck, where they are protected with a special collar or a neck wrap. These are the most commonly used tubes in cats and dogs for most conditions. G-tubes bypass the...
As supplements are gaining in popularity and more research is being performed, many pet owners wonder if a supplement is right for their pet. We are commonly asked about supplementing...
...feeding a good quality commercial diet, and there is no evidence that feeding a home-cooked diet provides nutritional or health benefits for most pets when compared to commercial diets. Creating...
...and sarcopenia are extremely common in humans, so many companies are working on medications that can be used to treat or even prevent muscle loss. The tremendous interest for humans...
...help manage bladder stones or kidney disease. I also prefer to save home-cooked diets as my “ace in the hole” option if dogs stop eating commercial diets at later stages...
...including diet in cats presenting for gastrointestinal signs in later life. Veterinary Record 2019; doi: 10.1136/vr.105040: https://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/185/5/144 You can learn more about the Bristol Cats Study on their website: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/vet-school/research/projects/cats/...
...show, although the show hasn’t yet been posted online. Dr. Cailin Heinze Dr. Heinze has been busy teaching veterinary students this spring, but is scheduled to speak at a...