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...– can have dramatic effects on the cost of feeding. We compare the costs of feeding some popular diets of each type for a day and a year for a...
...– can have dramatic effects on the cost of feeding. We compare the costs of feeding some popular diets of each type for a day and a year for a...
...or store is closed? A: Many companies are still offering online ordering options. If your pet is on a therapeutic diet that requires veterinary approval, make sure to buy a...
...sodium or fat will also be important to consider. Some studies have shown benefits of increased dietary fiber for dogs with diabetes as well. How does fiber help? Fiber can...
...Med. June 2016 (Available free online at: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine Early View) This study reviewed medical records of dogs seen for diagnosis and treatment of two different types...
...and cardiologists are hard at work trying to solve it. What seems to be consistent is that it does appear to be more likely to occur in dogs eating boutique,...
...completed our online survey, and the results emphasize the confusion and misconceptions owners have about pet food and treats. In addition to many not knowing what bully sticks are, 71%...
...develop. Feeding an unbalanced diet (for example, cooked chicken and rice or a therapeutic diet that does not meet growth requirements) for 3 or 4 days is unlikely to hurt...
...the pancreas in any way. The second assertion in this comment, that a carnivore’s pancreas does not secrete the enzyme cellulase to break down cellulose (a type of fiber found...
...AAFCO does not test or regulate pet foods (pet foods are regulated at the state level), all foods labeled as complete and balanced must meet AAFCO minimums and maximums (or...
...that they prevent or delay some types of cell damage). While vitamin C does do this in smaller doses, in larger doses, it can be pro-oxidant, meaning it promotes the...