...meet nutritional goals (e.g., an alternative option to high sodium peanut butter, cheese, or deli meat for administering pills is banana slices). Don’t: Interchange flavors and formulations Canned and...
...if there is no infection present. Calcium oxalate Calcium oxalate stones frequently occur in certain breeds of dog (e.g. Yorkies, miniature schnauzers, shih tzus) and also in cats. They cannot...
...calories found between adult diets and senior diets in this study, so this added fiber is not necessarily resulting in lower calories. Many cats in their teens lose weight so...
...genetics which result in variations in eumelanin and pheomelanin. However, in some cases, diet can also play a role. Impact of Diet in Hair Coat Color Two amino acids, called...
Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, is a common health issue in both dogs and cats. It occurs when digestive enzymes that are stored in the pancreas get activated prematurely...
...the current trends – avoidance of certain ingredients such as grains or by-products, addition of ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, or herbs, inclusion of probiotics, meat-as-the-first-ingredient, and similar. But do...
...but also many other areas including activity, curiosity, attitude, and communication (Link to full article including the survey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29153104). If you are worried about your cat’s changing behavior, these questions...
...cause gastrointestinal upset, hyperactivity, tremors, rapid breathing and dangerously increased heart rates in animals. You can use this calculator to estimate how likely it is that a toxic dose has...
...failure and may help to reduce muscle loss (cachexia) that is associated with heart failure. In addition to their anti-inflammatory effects, there is also evidence that omega-3 fatty acids help...
...added as concentrated supplements if they are not in high enough amounts in other ingredients to meet the AAFCO minimum requirements. Minerals that come from pet food’s main ingredients The...