...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...
...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...
...(and objectively) select the best food for your pet. But what you do after you buy the food is an important part of keeping your pet healthy and safe, and...
...expected based on more traditional pet foods! Expecting more meat – Dog foods for healthy dogs are typically 20-28% of calories from protein while cat foods are typically 28-38% of...
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...
...to do with nutrient profile of foods and treats, so work with your veterinarian to choose the best product for your pet. This is especially important if your pet has...
...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...
...above or the issue of calories (see #4). The best way to compare nutrients between pet foods is to compare them on a calorie basis. Instead of messing around with...
...to use more objective criteria (e.g., research, nutritional expertise, quality control in judging a pet food). The best way to select what is really the best food for your pet...
...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...