Vegan Dogs – A healthy lifestyle or going against nature?
...part of human diets is quite high in dogs, not all that different from what it is in people. There is no evidence that feeding a higher carbohydrate diet damages...
...part of human diets is quite high in dogs, not all that different from what it is in people. There is no evidence that feeding a higher carbohydrate diet damages...
...muscle condition score. The muscle condition score, as the name implies, specifically assesses a pet’s muscle. Muscle loss is common in animals as they age (where it’s called sarcopenia) and...
...to make arginine in their own bodies, so it needs to be provided in higher amounts in their diet. Arginine is important because it is involved in removing ammonia (the...
...the body needs a supply of iodine. If we restrict iodine, production of thyroxine decreases. Therefore, by using the veterinary therapeutic diet that is currently available and restricted in iodine...
...these foods may not be appropriate for any pets with a medical condition. Be sure to talk to your veterinarian about appropriate treats if your pet has any medical issues....
...if it’s nutritionally complete and balanced (it’s probably not). 3. Exotic ingredients I’ve also been reading ingredient lists a great deal in recent months because of our investigations on diet-associated...
...confirmed only in one inbred family of Irish Setters. It is important to keep in mind that grain-free diets can vary widely in terms of their nutritional profiles including protein,...
...discussed at this appointment. Please find more information here on appointments. As you know, each one of your pets is unique. We also treat each pet as an individual and...
...really matter, so the lack of accuracy and specificity that is inherent with NFE is not important. However, if a pet has a health condition (e.g. a diabetic cat) that...
...an animal can store if it is fed too many calories. In addition to making the diet higher in calories, too much fat can upset some pet’s gastrointestinal systems. Carbohydrates...