Should you make your own pet food at home?
...sources of recipes for home-made pet food on websites and in magazines and books and some of these sources are much more reputable than others. The best pet food recipes...
...sources of recipes for home-made pet food on websites and in magazines and books and some of these sources are much more reputable than others. The best pet food recipes...
There is no ‘one-diet-fits-all’ approach to diabetes: body condition, pet preferences, and other diseases or medical conditions will guide the best diet for a dog with diabetes. Though there are...
...of treatment, and sadness when a beloved dog is sick or dies. But, in addition, most owners I’ve worked with thought they were feeding their dogs the best food possible,...
It is not surprising that pet owners are confused about the best food for their pet. There is so much myth and misinformation about pet food that it makes the...
...a diet that you’re sure will be novel to your pet. In these cases, a novel ingredient diet is not the best option. Another limitation of using novel ingredient diets...
...needs, that forces the nutritionist to use their best judgement and that may result in weight gain or weight loss. Pet owners will often try to adjust the recipes themselves...
...as supplements abound. But are any of these products worth trying? What is the best way to approach your “Mr. Sensitive”? One of the challenges of non-specific gastrointestinal signs like...
Many pet food companies prominently feature the “veterinarian recommended” label, enticing families seeking the best food for their pets. However, what exactly this label means and how it can help...
Filtering out preservatives When shopping in online retailers, there are often a variety of terms that can be used as filters to help consumers select pet food. These include a...
...what questions to ask when you call. For more information on pet food recalls and pet food regulation: https://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/safetyhealth/recallswithdrawals/ https://www.avma.org/news/issues/recalls-alerts/pages/pet-food-safety-recalls-alerts.aspx https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/Products/AnimalFoodFeeds/PetFood/default.htm Happy Feeding! Cailin Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVN ...