Did You Know? AAFCO Doesn’t Approve Pet Foods
...and Model Regulations, it is the local, state, and federal authorities that actually regulate pet food. I was recently reminded of this common misconception about “AAFCO-approved” pet foods when a...
...and Model Regulations, it is the local, state, and federal authorities that actually regulate pet food. I was recently reminded of this common misconception about “AAFCO-approved” pet foods when a...
...to feed your pet a homemade diet, it is important to watch out for these common errors. Substituting ingredients/supplements without checking with the nutritionist first This is perhaps the biggest...
...analysis; it is just one way to measure minerals in a diet. Measuring ash is less complex and less expensive than measuring individual minerals and it can provide a rough...
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...
...control: A common mistake for pet owners is to give their pets a larger portion of a treat than ideal, even if the treat itself is ok. What seems like...
...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...
...meats may be more variable with less available information than what is typically found in commodity meats such as chicken, turkey, beef, or pork. This means that pet food companies...
...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...
...can usually be ignored. In cats, struvite can form without an infection and a special diet is recommended to reduce the risk of future episodes. Most diets designed to dissolve...