...same food and if the veterinary therapeutic food is ‘safe’ for healthy pets. In some cases, this may be the case, especially if the food otherwise has been formulated to...
...AAFCO does not test or regulate pet foods (pet foods are regulated at the state level), all foods labeled as complete and balanced must meet AAFCO minimums and maximums (or...
...hand; including two weeks’ worth of food, water, medicines, flea and tick prevention, and cleaning supplies for your pet. Q: Where can I buy pet food if my normal clinic...
...importantly, are sweets (like honey or maple syrup) safe to add to food? Interestingly, cats do not have sweet taste receptors. So, while some cats may seem to enjoy food...
...and cat. Working with your veterinarian can help you to find the diet that is truly best for your dog or cat, not just the diet with the best marketing....
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...
...adult cats. As with dog foods, wet cat diets are more variable but tend to be higher in protein than dry foods. As long as your pet is eating a...
...foods fed to dogs with copper-associated liver disease should also be low in copper. This includes treats, supplements, foods used to give pills, and dental chews. For commercial treats, call...
What is Bilious Vomiting Syndrome? Bilious vomiting syndrome (BVS) is a term sometimes used to describe a condition where dogs vomit yellow fluid (called bile) or froth but not food...
...of information on the pet food label – yes, way more important than the ingredient list! If the nutritional adequacy statement on a therapeutic diet says that it is formulated...