...questions that he patiently addressed,” Leslie said. However, rather than immediately pursue total-hip-replacement surgery, Dr. Karlin prescribed daily pain medication and that Max lose some weight and then be re-evaluated....
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...
...be decided after all possible causes have been ruled out. When to consider diet For dogs with seizures, any diet change should be carefully considered and will likely be different...
...directed into the esophagus while the G-tube is placed directly into the stomach (either surgically or with endoscopic guidance). Both tubes are usually extremely well-tolerated by pets. Pets are usually...
...have a role in UTI prevention or treatment? Unfortunately, there’s no evidence that diet can reduce the risk of UTIs. There are some specially formulated veterinary therapeutic diets for urinary...
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...
...called ‘pheomelanin,’ which has more of a reddish-brown color when produced by dogs and cats. For dogs and cats, the color of their hair coat is decided mostly by their...
High quality commercial pet diets have been tested over decades to provide adequate nutrition for both dogs and cats. With the exception of some pets with multiple or severe health...
...are included in a diet, they only benefit the pet, not potentially cause harm. Generally speaking, chelated minerals probably have the most potential for pets with known digestive issues that...
...tract infection, especially in samples that have been refrigerated or have sat around for a few hours. These crystals are unlikely to suggest any increased risk of stone development and...