...“except for” and “including”! Not so Fast! Because this requires companies to redesign their labels and possibly reformulate their diets, AAFCO provides a buffer where manufacturers will have up...
...become overweight easily, and long-haired cats like Himalayans may get more hairballs. Some of these health issues can potentially be prevented or can be treated in part by diet, so...
Cats are the most commonly kept pet in the in the United States. Cat owners are advised to keep their cats indoors for a variety of reasons including safety, health,...
...to tolerate. Other foods are simply utilized differently and can be toxic to pets. Here are foods that it’s better to avoid: Toxic Foods for Pets Macadamia nuts Garlic...
How long should this take? Unfortunately every pet is an individual and we’ve seen pets that can switch from one food at breakfast to another at dinner with no problems,...
...not used to eating a high-fat diet. In cats, who are less likely to get into “forbidden” foods and typically less fat-sensitive, pancreatitis is more commonly associated with inflammation 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!)....
...only need about 400 calories daily which means no more than 40 calories from treats). A 10-pound cat typically needs just over 200 calories daily, so that means no more...
...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...
...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...