...veterinary nutritionist with experience in managing dogs with shunts. Unfortunately, there are fewer commercial options available for puppies (even commercial therapeutic diet options are unlikely to meet the needs for...
...be metabolized by the pet because this will vary by the type and source of carbohydrate. Percentages are also not the best way to compare foods, regardless of the nutrient...
...compare foods because they don’t take into account the variable levels of water or calories in different foods. Comparing a nutrient in two dry foods As an example, think about...
...comprise more than 10% of the total calorie (kcal) requirement of your pet per day. This comes into play if you prefer to give one very high calorie treat versus...
...syrup in cats – they don’t have taste receptors for ‘sweet’ foods! If you are going to try enhancers, it is best to add them BEFORE your pet has a...
...use these fatty acids (both omega-3 and omega-6) to make compounds that are involved with our response to injury and infection. Omega-6s generally are used to make compounds that “stir...
...called an “AAFCO statement”] that describes if the food is complete and balanced according to AAFCO guidelines. If it is complete and balanced (meaning it has all the nutrients your...
...best for your dog. One study reviewed dogs who were suspected to have BVS. Two of the most common treatments that stopped or reduced the vomiting were smaller, more frequent...
...a variety of companies – both large and small and with a wide range in calories. I then compared the products’ feeding directions against standard calculations from the Pet Nutrition...
...fraud. Deficiencies are uncommon in good quality commercial complete & balanced pet foods; when they occur, they are typically due to quality control problems at specific manufacturers. As pet foods...