Breed Specific vs All Breed Diets
...as well as the nutrition adequacy statement, should specify whether the diet is intended for large breed puppies. Once your puppy is an adult, as long as she isn’t pregnant...
...as well as the nutrition adequacy statement, should specify whether the diet is intended for large breed puppies. Once your puppy is an adult, as long as she isn’t pregnant...
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,...
You may have read my June 4 post, “A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients.” This post had more than 180,000 page...
...the past few years. Greater than 80% of pet owners had made changes to their recipes, either minor or major, without consulting us and many of these changes had the...
How many treats are ok? Too many treats (more than 10% of your pet’s daily caloric intake) can add lots of unnecessary kcals (which means kilocalories – the same as...
...if they are not good quality ones, will typically give pets a shiny coat. However, in addition to the absolute fat content, here are some other components of a pet’s...
...pet! Substitute eating or treat times for other social activities like grooming, walking, agility, etc. Divide up a portion of the diet to use as treats instead of meals. Divide...
...ML, Hamper MA, Weeth LP. Current knowledge about the risks and benefits of raw meat based diets. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2013; 243: 1549-1558. Available at: http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs/10.2460/javma.243.11.1549...
Useful Links Below are some links to highly recommended non-profit organizations, animal services, and special events APSE The APSE connects pet sitters and pet owners and empowers them to work...
...to a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® can help to individualize a nutritional plan for your pet (www.acvn.org). In the uncommon situation when a commercial diet that addresses all the goals...