...to discuss them with your veterinarian to rule out other causes. Treatment of CDS often involves a combination of approaches – environmental adjustments, nutritional modifications, and sometimes medications may all...
Gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting, diarrhea, and gas are common occurrences in dogs and cats and can have many causes ranging from minor to life-threatening. When a pet is frequently...
...it without the owner “dressing it up” with other foods or treats. Reduced or altered appetite is common in dogs and cats with a variety of medical conditions. Animals can...
...amount, feeding directions, Petfoodology Research Review: Comparing “senior” and “adult” cat diets A recent study compared nutrient levels in cat foods marketed for senior cats versus those marketed for adult...
...would be helpful to provide some additional details on preservatives so owners can make more objective decisions about your pet’s food. What are preservatives? Preservatives are ingredients added to help...
...While adult dogs and cats do not have a strict requirement for carbohydrates in the diet, moderate levels of carbohydrates are well-tolerated by both species. Adding carbohydrates to the diet...
...adults (read more on how you can tell the difference). This meant that I now had more than 60 diets to choose from! Step 3: Double check that the food...
...being fed to dogs and found that 60% of the diets had major nutritional imbalances. In our clinical practice, we’ve seen a number of commercial raw meat diets whose nutrient...
...veterinary nutritionist with experience in managing dogs with shunts. Unfortunately, there are fewer commercial options available for puppies (even commercial therapeutic diet options are unlikely to meet the needs for...
...a pet eats comes from a complete and balanced diet, then up to 10% of calories can come from treat items. Keeping within this “treat allowance” means that these treat...