...organics are often significantly more expensive – according to Consumer Reports, organic foods are on average almost 50% more expensive than conventional foods! What about for pets? Compared to human...
...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...
...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...
...along with some specific diet modifications and stress management. Check out www.indoorpet.osu.edu for more information and ideas to encourage activity for indoor cats to both help keep your cat trim...
...cat’s urine, and that will also modify the urine’s properties so that the cats are less likely to re-form stones (although it’s also important to make changes in the cats’...
...United States, if the manufacturer states that the diet has a minimum fat level of 4% or a minimum protein level of 50%, there is usually no one double-checking this...
...vet can help you understand. Tatlock S, Gober M, Williamson N, Arbuckle R. Development and preliminary psychometric evaluation of an owner-completed measure of feline quality of life. Vet J 2017;228:22-32....
...piece and some chew bones can be over 1,000 kcal! Considering your average Labrador retriever only needs 1,000 kcal per day, these treats can quickly add up and unbalance the...