...affected dogs and their owners. Veterinarians working closely with these patients have been impacted by the distress the diagnosis has caused owners because of the severity of the disease, cost...
Some foods that are safe for people are not safe for pets. While some food items can be given in moderation as a healthy, low calorie snack, others can be...
...Canadian Veterinary Journal 52(1): 43-46. Weese, J. S. and L. Arroyo (2003). “Bacteriological evaluation of dog and cat diets that claim to contain probiotics.” Canadian Veterinary Journal 44(3): 212-216. ...
...ingredients. Approaching pet food purchases in this way will help ensure that the food you purchase is a good value rather than just appealing to the part of your brain...
...And you shouldn’t feel guilty about doing so! Just because a pet food costs more doesn’t mean it will provide better nutrition and quality. But not every food in the...
...containing alligator, duck, rabbit, venison, bison, ostrich, brushtail, and kangaroo can now be purchased at a typical pet store. These diets are often marketed as being more “natural” for your...
...weakly, which can result in coughing, difficulty breathing, collapse, or even sudden death. It is a disease that, even with medications, does not usually improve and continues to progress. In...
...dogs and cats (and humans!) and be visible in the feces, especially if not thoroughly chewed, this doesn’t mean that corn isn’t a safe and nutritious food. Like all grains,...
...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....
...completed our online survey, and the results emphasize the confusion and misconceptions owners have about pet food and treats. In addition to many not knowing what bully sticks are, 71%...