...summary of our article: Freeman LM, Janecko N, Weese JS. Nutritional and microbial analysis of bully sticks and survey of opinions about pet treats. Canadian Veterinary Journal. 2013; 54: 50-54....
...not a good way to select a food. There are specific regulations that govern how ingredient lists must be presented on the label. Ingredients must be listed in order of...
It is not surprising that pet owners are confused about the best food for their pet. There is so much myth and misinformation about pet food that it makes the...
...pet’s problem and you can move on to other, more likely causes of skin or digestive issues. Elimination diet options There are two main approaches to the diet used for...
...lists. And this is all too common. In fact, our research studies have shown that most owners say that ingredients are the most important factor in selecting their pets’ food....
...chops, ice cream), raw meat, macadamia nuts, and avocado. Wooden skewers or the string used to tie roasts can be very dangerous to pets if eaten. Secure the trash carefully...
...your cat can chase. Also, feather toys and shoelaces can be useful (but must be used with supervision to avoid having your cat ingest them in his enthusiasm). Tip 4:...
Positive reinforcement training is widely accepted as an ideal way to train our pets. However, for many pets, the easiest reward tends to be food, which can cause issues. Many...
...can). Unless you weigh your pet’s food, kilocalories per kilogram (or kcal, which is the same as 1 Calorie just like human foods) isn’t very helpful. Knowing the kcal per...
...fat. When a pet is sick or injured, however, he’ll lose mostly muscle. This loss of muscle is called “cachexia.” Cachexia can happen in dogs and cats that have been...