...difficulty choosing pet food (October 8, 2015). Available at: http://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/5407-survey-dog-owners-have-difficulty-choosing-pet-food. Accessed December 16, 2019. 3Schleicher M, Cash SB, Freeman LM. Determinants of pet food purchasing decisions. Canadian Veterinary Journal 2019;60:644-650....
We’ve previously talked about protein in commercial pet foods and home-cooked diets. Typically, our focus is meeting your pet’s biological needs. However, you may have heard friends, dog trainers, or...
...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...
...same condition. This form should be filled out by a veterinarian (or employee of the veterinarian) who is actively managing the pet’s current health concerns. This veterinarian will serve as...
...on how early diet can affect gastrointestinal disease in cats, so a new study was of great interest. The Bristol Cats Study is a long-term study of cats in the...
...for a dog or cat than a person of similar body weight. Additionally, most owners do not factor in the costs of proper supplements for home-cooked diets, which can cost...
...but it is much harder to back them up scientifically. If a reference is provided to support the information, where is it from? Is it from the author’s own article...
...or store is closed? A: Many companies are still offering online ordering options. If your pet is on a therapeutic diet that requires veterinary approval, make sure to buy a...
...owners underestimated the number of calories in bully sticks. Our analysis of these treats showed that they contain between 9-22 calories per inch, which means than an average 6-inch bully...
...excluded or included in diets: “grain-free”, “potato-free”, “with ancient grains”, or “with wholesome grains”. Depending on the manufacturer and the diet, carbohydrate sources such as grains, potatoes, tapioca, and legumes...