The Problem with Pumpkin
I hear from owners (and vets) all the time that they’ve added pumpkin to their dog or cat’s diet to increase the fiber. Dog and cats don’t require any fiber...
I hear from owners (and vets) all the time that they’ve added pumpkin to their dog or cat’s diet to increase the fiber. Dog and cats don’t require any fiber...
...to make jam). Soluble fiber supplements for people are often advertised as being able to be mixed in with any kind of food or beverage while producing “no gritty residue”....
...an over-the-counter or therapeutic commercial diet later. For example, it can be difficult to transition a dog that has been fed a home-cooked diet onto a beneficial therapeutic diet to...
...your journal during this time to help you sort it out and introduce items one at a time and add only one new thing per week, allowing your pet to...
...exactly what type they are, it’s important to address any underlying health issues that may have contributed to the stone (see below for discussion of specific stone types). Providing your...
...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...
...or cat. Know Thy Manufacturer All pet food labels must include an address to contact the manufacturer or distributor. A telephone number, email address or website address are not required....
...complete and balanced for healthy pets due to their need to meet the nutritional goals of each disease. Adding or mixing additional foods to these diets can also make them...
...if they are not good quality ones, will typically give pets a shiny coat. However, in addition to the absolute fat content, here are some other components of a pet’s...
...seizures due to inadequate nutrients and the adult cats with severe heart disease and blindness because of taurine deficiency. While occasional home-cooked meals for adult pets on special occasions (holidays,...