...to a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® can help to individualize a nutritional plan for your pet (www.acvn.org). In the uncommon situation when a commercial diet that addresses all the goals...
...would be helpful to provide some additional details on preservatives so owners can make more objective decisions about your pet’s food. What are preservatives? Preservatives are ingredients added to help...
...amount, feeding directions, Petfoodology Research Review: Comparing “senior” and “adult” cat diets A recent study compared nutrient levels in cat foods marketed for senior cats versus those marketed for adult...
...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...
...history of eating a high fat diet. If your dog has had pancreatitis, ask your veterinarian whether she should be fed a lower fat diet. High fat diets are also...
...studies and are known to also provide overall good nutrition with excellent quality control. There are several therapeutic diet options available for dogs that are designed to address CDS and...
We’ve covered various myths about grains as a group in the past, but as the summer ends (sweet corn!) and we shift into fall (cornbread, corn stalks, corn mazes, candy...
...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...
...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/...
...1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 Old Diet 90% 75% 50% 50% 25% 10% – New Diet 10% 25% 50% 50% 75% 90%...