Out of options? What to do if your pet’s food is out of stock
...to purchase the food in a store or online (including shipping time) and to do a gradual transition to a new diet. One of my dogs has some medical issues...
...to purchase the food in a store or online (including shipping time) and to do a gradual transition to a new diet. One of my dogs has some medical issues...
...diets; many veterinarians stock therapeutic diets more as a convenience to their clients than as a money-maker and it is common for pet owners to purchase these diets at online...
...completed our online survey, and the results emphasize the confusion and misconceptions owners have about pet food and treats. In addition to many not knowing what bully sticks are, 71%...
...food in the United States and Canada so the choices can otherwise be overwhelming! I identified several of the manufacturers that meet these guidelines so that my friend could feel...
...Med. June 2016 (Available free online at: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine Early View) This study reviewed medical records of dogs seen for diagnosis and treatment of two different types...
...cats, a veterinary therapeutic diet low in iodine may be all that’s required to control symptoms. How does a low-iodine diet work? In order to produce thyroid hormone (thyroxine),...
...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/...
...information specific to your area, consider reaching out to the regulatory authorities in your region (https://www.aafco.org/consumers/understanding-pet-food/). What Does AAFCO Require for a ‘Veterinarian Recommended’ Claim? AAFCO Guidelines state that “A...
...stages, it should be ok for kittens and most small- and medium-sized puppies. But feeding trials are not usually conducted in large-breed dogs, so if your puppy is expected to...
...the quality of pet foods, this approach has many pitfalls and is very subjective to intentional manipulation by the food manufacturers. Ingredients are listed on labels in order of weight,...