The Skinny on Fat: Part 1 – The Basics
...reasons to feed a lower fat diet. When might you purposely look for a higher fat diet? Higher fat diets, because they are high in calories and usually taste really...
...reasons to feed a lower fat diet. When might you purposely look for a higher fat diet? Higher fat diets, because they are high in calories and usually taste really...
...carbohydrates in pet food? Pure carbohydrates provide a source of energy – around 3.5 to 4 Calories per gram – the same as protein. But, most carbohydrate sources traditionally used...
...choices. *********************************************************************************************************** Bard Bard provided me with three “drafts” or versions of its response, all of which were a bit different. It actually recommended specific brands, several of which I’d...
Veterinarians decide how many calories your pet needs by looking at their current weight, their body condition (are they over or under-weight or just right?), and what they’re currently eating....
It’s amazing how quickly kittens and puppies can grow up! That little bundle of joy that you brought home seemingly only weeks ago has now rounded his 6-month birthday and...
...Reminder that your pet should only receive 10% of their daily calories from treats so you don’t unbalance their diet! A 10 lb dog or cat has an average daily...
...pet foods. This term can be a bit misleading – it is not always used appropriately and doesn’t mean that a specific food is necessarily any safer or healthier for...
...ingredients or adding supplements on top of a standard diet will not necessarily produce the desired effects. It is best to stick with products that have been evaluated in controlled...
...the same amount of calories! Some of the mass market dry and canned were quite a bit cheaper than the “premium” brands, but there was definitely overlap, especially for the...
...treats you are giving outside the regular diet. While you may think a little bit won’t hurt, many of the diets are tested to work if they’re the only thing...