Comparing kitty’s calorie costs
...grocery stores) Dry and wet “premium” diets (these are foods available at large pet chains and pet boutiques) “Fresh food” diets (these are generally purchased on a subscription basis online...
...grocery stores) Dry and wet “premium” diets (these are foods available at large pet chains and pet boutiques) “Fresh food” diets (these are generally purchased on a subscription basis online...
...veterinarian. What you read online should enhance what your vet tells you, not replace it. If in doubt, ask him or her to help you evaluate it. Read the website...
...a significant role in managing the disease, whether as a sole treatment or as an adjunct tool to address changes in your cat’s body related to hyperthyroidism. Blog written...
How many treats are ok? Too many treats (more than 10% of your pet’s daily caloric intake) can add lots of unnecessary kcals (which means kilocalories – the same as...
...diets (these are generally purchased on a subscription basis online directly from the manufacturer) Raw diets (I chose freeze-dried raw because they are shelf stable and sold at similar stores...
...purchased by a pet owner online (and even sometimes shockingly, through a Groupon!) advertise that they can diagnose food allergies or “sensitivities”, there is no proof that they work. None...
...and policy from these guidelines, but individual states can also add their own specific rules and standards regarding pet food labeling. To ensure you’re getting the up-to-date and most relevant...
...has caused pet owners to make decisions not on facts, but on marketing, with results that can be harmful to the pets themselves (in addition to stressing out the owners!)...
...in the investigation: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint. Additional Resources Previous Petfoodology posts on diet-associated DCM A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients (6/4/2018): https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2018/06/a-broken-heart-risk-of-heart-disease-in-boutique-or-grain-free-diets-and-exotic-ingredients/...
...the diet but added expense. More ingredients also mean more quality control (and more time and expense) is necessary to ensure that the finished product adheres to the desired nutrient...