Managing Multi-pet Mealtimes
...a solution that is appropriate for all dogs or all cats in the household. Heart disease in pets, for example, may require reducing sodium; a lower sodium diet is usually...
...a solution that is appropriate for all dogs or all cats in the household. Heart disease in pets, for example, may require reducing sodium; a lower sodium diet is usually...
...to find it because it provides some of the most important and objective information on the label. Compare costs: The cost of feeding a particular diet isn’t just related to...
...levels that meet or exceed recommended amounts. So, if less of a nutrient is coming from one food ingredient, quality manufacturers will ensure that it is made up for by...
...if there is no infection present. Calcium oxalate Calcium oxalate stones frequently occur in certain breeds of dog (e.g. Yorkies, miniature schnauzers, shih tzus) and also in cats. They cannot...
...fish oil. The most important of these nutrients for most dogs and cats is phosphorus. It is important to feed a low phosphorus diet to keep the pet’s blood phosphorus...
...home-prepared diet, write down the exact recipe(s). It should be in enough detail that I could purchase the same ingredients at the store and cook it myself! Commercial dog treats...
...meats may be more variable with less available information than what is typically found in commodity meats such as chicken, turkey, beef, or pork. This means that pet food companies...
...in dogs and cats are currently lacking. In most cases, we recommend seeing a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist if your pet has chronic skin itching or infections (https://www.acvd.org/tools/locator/locator.asp?ids=16_Find_Dermatologist) for chronic...
...While a “whole foods” approach where every nutrient comes from food, not supplements is appealing, it is nearly impossible to meet all of a pet’s nutrient needs without adding concentrated...
...but also many other areas including activity, curiosity, attitude, and communication (Link to full article including the survey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29153104). If you are worried about your cat’s changing behavior, these questions...