...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...
...omega-3 fatty acids using fish oil. Fish oil is readily available for purchase in the form of capsules or a liquid that can be added to food at mealtimes. There...
...the current trends – avoidance of certain ingredients such as grains or by-products, addition of ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, or herbs, inclusion of probiotics, meat-as-the-first-ingredient, and similar. But do...
...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...
...the right paw. Recently, I wrote about a step-by-step process to select food to start your puppy off right so they get all the protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals...
...expensive than traditional pet foods – an organic dry food typically costs more than double what a high quality non-organic pet food costs! The obvious question is whether the added...
...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 ....
...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...
...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....
...ensure you’re feeding your pet the safest, freshest, and most nutritious food possible. For more information, the FDA has a resource on proper storage of pet food and treats: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/proper-storage-pet-food-treats#:~:text=Store%20dry%20pet%20food%20and,it%20in%20a%20secure%20location...