Paging Dr. Google: Nutrition on the Internet
...rank diets, that is a red flag that they are likely relying only on superficial (and subjective) information. Check the source of the information. Do the authors simply state that...
...rank diets, that is a red flag that they are likely relying only on superficial (and subjective) information. Check the source of the information. Do the authors simply state that...
...criteria for high-quality pet food so their diets are more likely to be nutritionally unbalanced or have labeling that does not meet current guidelines. Finally, if your pet is eating...
...red flags that can help them avoid questionable or potentially harmful ingredients or unbalanced diets. With this background in hand, consumers can outmatch the marketing and rely on more objective...
...study was that many – more than 40% – of the people we surveyed indicated that buying healthy food for their pets was even more important than buying healthy food...
...or store is closed? A: Many companies are still offering online ordering options. If your pet is on a therapeutic diet that requires veterinary approval, make sure to buy a...
...is needed to substantiate any claims that are made on product labels. But the “veterinarian recommended” claim is probably rarely questioned, so how rigorous the evidence there really is remains...
...they’re probably safe (but this less than careful marketing should raise a red flag). If a dry food is truly preservative-free, I would be concerned about its safety and nutritional...
While kidney disease can be a scary diagnosis, many dogs and cats can live comfortably for years with kidney disease if it is caught early enough and treated appropriately. While...
...measured directly. Otherwise, ash isn’t valuable to know unless the actual amounts of individual minerals are not available, either because the manufacturer hasn’t measured them or won’t provide this information...
...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...