...of itching, skin infections, and ear infections in both dogs and cats are fleas, allergies to fleas, and environmental allergies – dust mites, pollen, grasses. Both flea allergies and environmental...
...are four main types or forms of commercial pet food: dry foods, wet foods (cans, pouches, tubs), fresh food (cooked and purchased fresh or frozen), and raw (frozen or freeze-dried)....
What is ‘Bland’ anyway? Often when pets, especially dogs, have an episode of vomiting or diarrhea, families ask me about feeding their pets some form of “bland” diet until they’re...
...your pet. How should I dehydrate the fruit or vegetables? A few options include: Oven Drying: You can set your oven between 140˚ and 150˚ and keep the oven...
...show, although the show hasn’t yet been posted online. Dr. Cailin Heinze Dr. Heinze has been busy teaching veterinary students this spring, but is scheduled to speak at a...
...from raw pet foods, including common treats such as pig ears, bully sticks, and most freeze-dried meat treats (like freeze-dried liver treats). There have been numerous incidents that have proven...
...fewer nutrients to the overall diet. Additionally, ingredients from the same source (such as chicken meat, chicken fat, chicken by-product meal) can be split into component parts, further complicating assessment....
A friend just adopted a puppy from a rescue and asked for recommendations on puppy food. It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed puppy foods and, even as a veterinary...
...kitten (whether they’re sick or healthy) unless it’s been carefully formulated by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist. Even if you think you’ve come up with a great recipe or found one...
...weakly, which can result in coughing, difficulty breathing, collapse, or even sudden death. It is a disease that, even with medications, does not usually improve and continues to progress. In...