It’s Not Just Grain-Free: An Update on Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy
...The apparent link between BEG diets and DCM may be due to ingredients used to replace grains in grain-free diets, such as lentils or chickpeas, but also may be due...
...The apparent link between BEG diets and DCM may be due to ingredients used to replace grains in grain-free diets, such as lentils or chickpeas, but also may be due...
...for a nutritionally balanced diet), previous exposure to these ingredients typically isn’t considered for novel ingredient diets. Even though there are many “novel ingredient” or “limited ingredient” diets available over-the-counter,...
...minimum of 4.5 grams of protein for every 100 calories they consume (Unsure how this compares to the percentages on the back of a pet food label? You can convert...
...and internet/social media interpretations of the update. I encourage everyone to read the actual reports and am providing direct links to all parts of the report below: 1. FDA Provides...
Dr. Freeman was recently interviewed for an NBC News story that was later released by other sources as well. The story discusses canine dilated cardiomyopathy and its suspected link to...
All animals have basic nutritional needs that must be met for them to live long, healthy lives. “Essential nutrients” are called such because our bodies and our pets’ bodies are...
...balanced pet food. This means they get the right amount of essential nutrients in the right proportions. We recommend the Pet Nutrition Alliance Calorie Calculator. The Pet Nutrition Alliance is...
In the first part of this series, we talked about the basics of fat – how many calories it contains and why animals need it and mentioned some diseases where...
...can nourish healthy gut bacteria and improve stool quality. Therefore, grains and other carbohydrates in pet food are not there as “fillers” – they actually provide valuable nutrients and properties...
...to feed? Many use the feeding directions on the pet food label (which is required information on all pet foods and treats labeled as “complete and balanced”). Others “eyeball” how...