Stop reading your pet food ingredient list!
...(a full analysis was too expensive) and found 4 nutrients (31%) were deficient for adults and 6 nutrients (46%) were deficient for kittens. As a sole diet for an adult...
...(a full analysis was too expensive) and found 4 nutrients (31%) were deficient for adults and 6 nutrients (46%) were deficient for kittens. As a sole diet for an adult...
...can be a result of human error (ex. too much of a nutrient such as vitamin D is added to a food) or in very rare cases, intentional adulteration of...
...the protein loss, which can improve survival time. In addition to feeding a lower protein diet, you also need to avoid giving high protein treats such as meat, jerky treats,...
...remember to avoid chocolate, grapes, raisins, avocado, garlic, and onions. If your pet has other medical conditions, additional dietary adjustments may be needed for treats. Be sure to talk to...
...or cat. Know Thy Manufacturer All pet food labels must include an address to contact the manufacturer or distributor. A telephone number, email address or website address are not required....
...the finished product adheres to the desired nutrient formulation. One good example of adding ingredients to a diet solely to make the diet sound more appealing is ingredient lists that...
...make them feel nauseated, most cats with this condition won’t eat on their own. Therefore, they require a feeding tube in order to get adequate calories and nutrients into them...
...find the guaranteed analysis percentage (common nutrients to compare include protein, fat, and fiber): Diet A: Adult Dry Dog Food Protein (Min): 25.0% Diet B: Adult Canned Dog Food Protein...
...problems. I’ve had patients eating a home-cooked diet that’s not nutritionally complete and balanced (most of them are deficient in multiple essential nutrients) and causes a nutritional deficiency which can...
...seasonal, which can lead to big periods of unavailability if there are issues with one harvest. As an example, there is currently a global shortage of venison (most of which...