...purchased by a pet owner online (and even sometimes shockingly, through a Groupon!) advertise that they can diagnose food allergies or “sensitivities”, there is no proof that they work. None...
...that requires medication and a therapeutic diet to help manage the disease. But the therapeutic diets available did not meet all of his nutritional requirements during this sensitive period of...
...to consider for diabetic dogs include water, calories, carbohydrates, and fiber. Many dogs with diabetes have increased thirst and increased urination, so fresh, clean water should be available at all...
...failure (a build-up of fluid in the lungs or abdomen), or sudden death. In dogs, it typically occurs in large- and giant-breeds, such as Doberman pinschers, Boxers, Irish Wolfhounds, and...
...Med. June 2016 (Available free online at: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine Early View) This study reviewed medical records of dogs seen for diagnosis and treatment of two different types...
...studies and are known to also provide overall good nutrition with excellent quality control. There are several therapeutic diet options available for dogs that are designed to address CDS and...
...Guaranteed Analysis is the maximum “crude fiber”, which includes most, but not all, insoluble fiber, but does not include any soluble fiber. Plus, because it is a maximum, the actual...
...that I know my cat has hyperthyroidism, what do I do? The good news is that there are many treatment options available to our hyperthyroid cats. These include an iodine-restricted...
...in the investigation: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint. Additional Resources Previous Petfoodology posts on diet-associated DCM A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients (6/4/2018): https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2018/06/a-broken-heart-risk-of-heart-disease-in-boutique-or-grain-free-diets-and-exotic-ingredients/...
...Why does it matter if my cat is overweight? Feline obesity has been associated with many diseases including diabetes, skin disease, and arthritis/joint pain. While you might not see any...