What are these numbers? Nutrition Math 101
...per large (13 oz) can or cat food under 150 kcal per medium (6 oz) can. In order to figure out how many kcals your pets needs per day, our...
...per large (13 oz) can or cat food under 150 kcal per medium (6 oz) can. In order to figure out how many kcals your pets needs per day, our...
...not a good way to select a food. There are specific regulations that govern how ingredient lists must be presented on the label. Ingredients must be listed in order of...
...at least two years. Trainees also are required to pass a written examination in order to obtain board certification. Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals is currently the only weight loss...
...content can be obtained from the USDA Food Composition Database (https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/). Treat options should be less than 150 mg phosphorus per 100 kcal and 100 mg sodium per 100 kcal...
...may need free-feeding in order to meet increased energy needs, such as pregnant or lactating animals. However, this feeding style is not recommended unless *all* of your pets who can...
“Stop reading your pet food ingredient list!” This was the advice I gave in my June 4, 2018 post: “A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free...
...wolves is that dogs have evolved to better be able to digest starches (carbohydrates) than wolves! As for the carnivore vs omnivore controversy, dogs are classified in the Order Carnivora,...
...my dog, right?” “Does it matter if this cat food is “organic” or “heritage” or “wild”?” As a result, studies show that most owners base their pet food decisions on...
...in pet food bags. They grow well in foods rich in protein- and fat-rich foods, so most pet foods provide perfect conditions. Tip: Pet foods contaminated with storage mites can...
Step 1 of 2 50% We require a consult request form for every phone appointment unless the pet has been seen at Tufts within the past 12 months for the...