...questions that he patiently addressed,” Leslie said. However, rather than immediately pursue total-hip-replacement surgery, Dr. Karlin prescribed daily pain medication and that Max lose some weight and then be re-evaluated....
...who still haven’t heard about it, and people who mistakenly think it’s just grain-free diets or that it’s only related to taurine. As a result of the continued confusion, some...
...have a role in UTI prevention or treatment? Unfortunately, there’s no evidence that diet can reduce the risk of UTIs. There are some specially formulated veterinary therapeutic diets for urinary...
...them. Additionally, though unfortunately not environmentally friendly, some cats enjoy running water even more than fountains so leaving a faucet on at a light drip (if there is no water...
Are you an organic aficionado, or do you buy whatever foods appear to be the best value for your family? If you’re choosing organic, you’re definitely not alone – in...
...hours gradually to thirty minutes and finally down to five minutes, or however long you can monitor to ensure pets are eating their own food (and only their own food!)....
...strongly recommend therapeutic diets that you can buy only from your veterinarian that are tested to reduce the risk of stone development. Many diets are designed to reduce the risk...
...pet, less likely to cause allergies, or just generally healthier than diets containing less expensive and exotic ingredients such as chicken, pork, or beef. Along with these promises typically comes...
...feeding. She seemed embarrassed to answer and finally admitted sheepishly that she was feeding an inexpensive diet purchased from the grocery store. So, she was shocked when I said, “That’s...
...new feeding. Once the new diet is now familiar (it may take a few tries!) and your cat starts eating it readily, you can slowly decrease the amount of the...