...personal or commercial endorsement is permitted on a pet food or specialty pet food label provided the endorsement is not false or misleading.” (https://www.aafco.org/resources/startups/labeling-labeling-requirements/). So, while this does allow a...
...an article for Health.com on pet food terminology. Dr. Heinze has also been quoted in a number of recent articles on vegan and vegetarian dogs for pets, including one for...
...the health benefits of organically grown foods versus conventionally-produced ones for humans and there really is no information for dogs or cats! Let’s examine the evidence by answering some common...
...meats may be more variable with less available information than what is typically found in commodity meats such as chicken, turkey, beef, or pork. This means that pet food companies...
...out the online form, you may download and submit the Diet History Form as a Word Document Veterinarians (or employees of their practices) should fill out the Consultation Request Form....
What is ‘Bland’ anyway? Often when pets, especially dogs, have an episode of vomiting or diarrhea, families ask me about feeding their pets some form of “bland” diet until they’re...
‘How much are you feeding your pet?’ is a common question you’ve likely heard when your dog or cat has a visit to the veterinarian. But how accurate is the...
...door open 2-3 inches to let the moisture escape. Sun Drying: Only works in dry climates and is typically not recommended. Commercial Dehydrator: These are rather inexpensive appliances and can...
...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...
...example, many search and rescue dogs work for a favorite toy. Try to find a couple of non-food things that your dog gets excited about. Here are some questions to...