...Animal-Assisted Interventions and human-animal interactions. Dr. Cailin Heinze Dr. Heinze was an invited speaker for the Metro New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association in September 2017 speaking on topics related...
Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, is a common health issue in both dogs and cats. It occurs when digestive enzymes that are stored in the pancreas get activated prematurely...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...increase stool volume and frequency. The most common type of insoluble fiber found in pet foods is cellulose. Wheat bran is a good source of insoluble fiber that may be...
...get back to normal in between if needed. If your pet doesn’t improve and your pet’s symptoms are mild, it’s time to consider a diet change (if your pet is...
...in foods: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Soluble and insoluble fiber have different effects in the gastrointestinal tract and throughout the body. The total amount of fiber in the food...