Managing Multi-pet Mealtimes
...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...
...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...
...Should Think Twice Even if your pet does not meet any of the conditions listed above, it’s important to carefully consider whether a home-cooked diet is in your pet’s best...
...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...
...work with your veterinarian to identify the specific cause in each dog. Once a dog is diagnosed with too much copper in its liver, the goal is to reduce existing...
...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...
...foods that can be purchased at grocery stores, and not all expensive foods are in your dog’s best interest. In the end, I narrowed it down to 5 different foods...
...are not too high in phosphorus, salt, and protein. Before changing any feeding strategy, it is important to ask yourself some important questions. Have I already transitioned over...
...impulse and advertising, not facts. I’m not surprised. While it’s relatively simple to figure out what’s in a food, it takes some detective work to figure out whether that food...
...may stop feeding the diet altogether or mix in other foods, then symptoms flare up again! If your pet is doing well, it may be a sign they don’t need...
...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...