...annual conference of the Australian Veterinary Association in Adelaide, South Australia, May 20-25th 2016. She spoke to Australian veterinarians about how they can best communicate helpful information to pet owners...
...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...
...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 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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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....
...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...
...the overall calories of the diet as a palatability enhancer. Gradually introduce a new food over one week. Offer the new food side-by-side with the current diet, with gradual removal...