...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...
...order of weight) but it’s also used as a powerful form of marketing to pet owners. Namely, manufacturers include ingredients that will appeal to pet owners but probably don’t provide...
...may need free-feeding in order to meet increased energy needs, such as pregnant or lactating animals. However, this feeding style is not recommended unless *all* of your pets who can...
...wolves is that dogs have evolved to better be able to digest starches (carbohydrates) than wolves! As for the carnivore vs omnivore controversy, dogs are classified in the Order Carnivora,...
...make them feel nauseated, most cats with this condition won’t eat on their own. Therefore, they require a feeding tube in order to get adequate calories and nutrients into them...
...per large (13 oz) can or cat food under 150 kcal per medium (6 oz) can. In order to figure out how many kcals your pets needs per day, our...
...not a good way to select a food. There are specific regulations that govern how ingredient lists must be presented on the label. Ingredients must be listed in order of...
...at least two years. Trainees also are required to pass a written examination in order to obtain board certification. Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals is currently the only weight loss...
...level is not something that you will likely find on the bag. You can call the treat company in order to get this information. For human foods, phosphorus and calorie...
...in the pet food aisle, ask yourself: Does this food sound like something I’d order in a fancy restaurant? Is this label or the company’s other marketing material trying to...