Pancreatitis: A Real Pain in the Abdomen
...not used to eating a high-fat diet. In cats, who are less likely to get into “forbidden” foods and typically less fat-sensitive, pancreatitis is more commonly associated with inflammation in...
...not used to eating a high-fat diet. In cats, who are less likely to get into “forbidden” foods and typically less fat-sensitive, pancreatitis is more commonly associated with inflammation in...
Not long ago, I was talking to a dog owner whose dog was healthy, well-muscled, and had a beautiful, shiny coat and I asked her what pet food she was...
Are you an organic aficionado, or do you buy whatever foods appear to be the best value for your family? If you’re choosing organic, you’re definitely not alone – in...
...use these values to make the best diet possible for stone prevention. Over-the-counter urinary diets do not undergo similar testing Diets at grocery or pet stores marketed for urinary tract...
...the severity of the kidney disease, but in general, pets with kidney disease should be fed diets reduced in phosphorus, protein, and sodium and supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids from...
...recipe – “organic”, “free-range”, “non-GMO”. However, basing your decision on the ingredients is a mistake and I’ve previously discussed better approaches to selecting the best food for your pet ....
...is raised in New Zealand), causing several veterinary therapeutic diets (for dogs and cats with suspected food allergies) using venison as well as numerous venison over-the-counter diets to be backordered...
...home-prepared diets recommended for dogs with cancer. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2012;241:1453-1460. Stockman J, Fascetti AJ, Kass PH, et al. Evaluation of recipes of home-prepared maintenance diets for dogs....
...type of omega-3 fatty acids (the plant-based omega-3 fatty acids are not effective in dogs and cats), optimal dose, and a brand with good quality control. Some pet foods have...
...whether or not penicillamine or other medications are being used. Copper can vary almost ten-fold in commercial over-the-counter dog foods and the amount of copper cannot be predicted based on...