What are safe and healthy treats for my pet?
...a list of all the toxic foods you should never feed your pet (http://www.aspca.org). What are healthy chews for my pet? We recommend owners use crunchy vegetables as chews or...
...a list of all the toxic foods you should never feed your pet (http://www.aspca.org). What are healthy chews for my pet? We recommend owners use crunchy vegetables as chews or...
...purchased by a pet owner online (and even sometimes shockingly, through a Groupon!) advertise that they can diagnose food allergies or “sensitivities”, there is no proof that they work. None...
...diets (these are generally purchased on a subscription basis online directly from the manufacturer) Raw diets (I chose freeze-dried raw because they are shelf stable and sold at similar stores...
...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/...
...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...
...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....
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...
...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...
...typically can be purchased only through a veterinarian. For animals with a normal pancreas, there is no proof that supplementing with additional enzymes has any benefits for digestion or for...