...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 ...
...and your pet. You can purchase these from your veterinarian or online. Talk to your veterinarian about using a flavored, compounded medication or treat from a reputable compounding pharmacy instead...
...25% increments until the change is complete. More information on tips and strategies for feeding indoor cats can be found at the following educational sites for owners: https://indoorpet.osu.edu/sites/indoorpet/files/assets/documents/hospital/indoorcat/Diet%20and%20Feeding%20Management.pdf https://catfriendly.com/ https://fearfreehappyhomes.com/,...
...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...
...or is your client requesting an appointment or consultation with us? Veterinarian consultation (Commercial only; Tufts has no contact with the client except to request a diet history where applicable)...
...association with diet could be differences in the gastrointestinal system’s bacteria (the microbiota) or immune function due to different ingredients, nutritional profile, or quality control in diets. The association could...
...meeting of the Metro New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association in September. She wrote a popular article on the sustainability of pet food for The Conversation and was featured on The...
...normal! Heart disease is common in our companion animals, affecting 10-15% of all dogs and cats, with even higher rates in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Doberman Pinschers, and Boxer dogs....
...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...
...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/...