...this information being readily available. To do this, we contacted more than 200 manufacturers last year that were selling pet food in the United States and Canada and asked them...
...omega-3 fatty acids using fish oil. Fish oil is readily available for purchase in the form of capsules or a liquid that can be added to food at mealtimes. There...
...diets. Diet decisions should be based on the individual pet’s health concerns and other needs, regardless of breed. While there are breed-specific diets available, they may not necessarily be designed...
...for people. (LINK to how many calories does my pet need post) All calories in food come from one of three nutrients, called macronutrients, because they are present in the...
...Should Think Twice Even if your pet does not meet any of the conditions listed above, it’s important to carefully consider whether a home-cooked diet is in your pet’s best...
...diabetes may need careful consideration. 3) How many calories does the sweet treat contain and is it within the pet’s 10% treat allowance? As long as 90% of the calories...
...your dog or cat’s total daily calories from treats and table food. What does that mean for your pet? To give you an idea, a fairly active 25-pound dog needs...
...‘high value’ treats can also be high calorie and either unbalance your pet’s diet or add too many calories. Positive reinforcement training doesn’t have to mean extra calories and can...
Feeding tubes allow us to provide pets with nutritional support when they either cannot or will not eat enough to support their nutritional requirements. Feeding tubes also permit us to...
...increased risk from other diseases like diabetes or even a previous infection that we thought had cleared but actually needed longer treatment or a different type of antibiotic. Does diet...