...product must never leave the human food production chain. While this requirement sounds good, it adds unnecessary cost and may eliminate the use of many high-quality, sustainable ingredients that people...
...of diets. For some medical conditions, there may be over-the-counter options that will work if cost of therapeutic diets is too high or if you need more options to improve...
...home-cooked diet. Substituting ingredients, even something as simple as changing brands if your recipe specifies a specific brand, may dramatically alter the nutritional profile of the diet and make it...
...flag and you should be cautious about feeding that brand. There are good manufacturers out there, but also many that leave much to be desired in terms of quality control....
...Count Your Calories First step to watching what you feed is knowing what you’re feeding! Start a food diary of everything your cat is getting (brand, specific product, amount, treats,...
...pet. Breed-specific diets for dogs like Labradors are often lower in calories, and one brand features large, donut-shaped kibble which are designed to slow down the eating speed of this...
...to your pet. This is to ensure they are receiving the correct dose (there are different recommended doses depending on the disease you’re trying to help) and a brand with...
Our very own Dr. Heinze recently appeared on a Business Insider piece on premium pet food, discussing whether it’s worth the added cost. Check the video out below and also...
...of his nutritional needs is to obtain your recipe from the pet equivalent of a registered dietician – a veterinarian with board certification in veterinary nutrition (www.acvn.org) or with a...
...a list of all the toxic foods you should never feed your pet (http://www.aspca.org). What are healthy chews for my pet? We recommend owners use crunchy vegetables as chews or...