Why are so many of our pets overweight?
...Showing love through food So where exactly is the problem? Are foods too high in calories? Are pets not getting enough exercise? Is it genetics? Or do we just fall...
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Boiling it Down: Adding Broth to Your Pet’s Meals
...a great way to add moisture to your pet’s food in some cases such as pets with a history of urinary stones. Regardless of the reason, it is important to...
Frequently Asked Questions about Feeding Tubes
...your pet has already had a decreased appetite for at least a few days and is anticipated that he or she will continue to have insufficient food intake. Inadequate nutrition...
Dangers of Bully Sticks: Popular Treat Can Carry Bacteria and Add Calories
...completed our online survey, and the results emphasize the confusion and misconceptions owners have about pet food and treats. In addition to many not knowing what bully sticks are, 71%...
Why did my pet’s black hair coat turn red?
...pets with mostly black hair coats may have even higher requirements in their diet to produce enough eumelanin to make a darker black coat. Most pet foods have phenylalanine/tyrosine levels...
Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM): Update, July 2019
...more about diet-associated DCM and to make more objective decisions about their pet food. If your dog has been diagnosed with DCM, please report it to the FDA to help...
When Should I Switch My Pet To A Senior Diet?
...The aging process depends on a variety of factors including breed, genetics, and health problems. Therefore, just because a food is marketed for older animals, doesn’t mean it is right...
Raw Diets: A Healthy Choice or a Raw Deal?
...of companies. Commercial raw diets are typically frozen or freeze-dried but some can even look like regular dry food (e.g., diets with a raw meat coating or kibble mixed with...
Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals
...like. Reserving part of the daily allotment of food can be used throughout the day as a treat, or there are some low calorie commercial treats and fresh foods we...
When Less is More: Sensible Use of Supplements
...product, not adding on a new product. If you are using more than 2-3 dietary supplements on top of a commercial pet food, you should carefully consider the reasons and...