The Skinny on Fat: Part 2 – Essential fatty acids and inflammation
...Canola oil 2.1 Olive oil 1.1 Tallow (beef fat) 0.3 Coconut oil 0.2 The other fatty acids that are considered essential for most animals are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and/or...
...Canola oil 2.1 Olive oil 1.1 Tallow (beef fat) 0.3 Coconut oil 0.2 The other fatty acids that are considered essential for most animals are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and/or...
What is Bilious Vomiting Syndrome? Bilious vomiting syndrome (BVS) is a term sometimes used to describe a condition where dogs vomit yellow fluid (called bile) or froth but not food...
...more in the Feeding Tube FAQs. For more information on selecting the best pet food, using the internet effectively and objectively for pet nutrition questions, assessing your pet’s condition, how...
...food lables?”. Well, there is good news on this front! The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) published their proposed changes to pet food labels recently and the public...
...humans struggle to succeed even in the best conditions – and so do pets. In one study, dogs on a weight-loss program were only successful 63 percent of the time....
...a webinar for pet owners on optimal nutrition for senior pets. At the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum in Denver, CO (June 8-11th), Dr. Freeman gave 4 lectures...
...have a perfectly normal body condition score (BCS; an assessment of fat stores). Instead, what the owners are noticing is that the pet has lost muscle. This loss of muscle...
...include chopped chicken breast (50 calories per quarter cup) for pets without protein restrictions, homemade chicken broth (store-bought is usually high in sodium and frequently contains onion or garlic), low...
We discussed the regulation (or lack thereof) and safety of dietary supplements in an earlier post, but I’d like to address a related problem – excessive use of supplements. We’ve...