...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/...
...tend to be expensive and not possible for all pet owners. A medication called methimazole, which interferes with thyroid hormone production, is less expensive but requires daily administration. For some...
...more expensive relative to dry food on a calorie basis! Cat foods are also generally higher in protein and fat than dog foods, so they are typically more expensive per...
...foods that can be purchased at grocery stores, and not all expensive foods are in your dog’s best interest. In the end, I narrowed it down to 5 different foods...
...diets that were grain-free that we found for sale by large online retailers. We then determined which ingredients were most common in each category and compared nutrients between the two...
...Expense doesn’t necessarily equal quality. There are some inexpensive diets that have years of rigorous scientific testing behind them and some very expensive diets that are lacking in vital nutrients...
Filtering out preservatives When shopping in online retailers, there are often a variety of terms that can be used as filters to help consumers select pet food. These include a...
...out the online form, you may download and submit the Diet History Form as a Word Document Veterinarians (or employees of their practices) should fill out the Consultation Request Form....
...but online misleading or biased information is often presented as fact. The media and the Internet are full of advice on what diets should be fed for both pets and...