...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...
...of these limitations and because it is not required of pet food companies, TDF is rarely available for commercial pet foods. Because the crude fiber only includes insoluble fiber, total...
...(starvation) can have detrimental effects on many organ systems and increases complications and mortality. Feeding tubes can be a great safety net to have in place if needed. The two...
...or cream), whether the cats had vomiting or diarrhea, and the presence of worms. The diets were classified as to whether or not they met the World Small Animal Veterinary...
...it impacts the pet’s care. For example, a dog owner who has lost a spouse and shares an ice cream treat every night with their dog may be trying to...
...work will typically be recommended. Some dogs may need special therapeutic low-fat diets because normal diets that you buy at pet food or grocery stores may be too high in...
...pets with certain medical conditions. In magazines and on the internet, advertisements for dietary supplements abound. While it is tempting to believe the claims of disease prevention, miraculous treatment, or...
...strongly recommend therapeutic diets that you can buy only from your veterinarian that are tested to reduce the risk of stone development. Many diets are designed to reduce the risk...
Dr. Freeman was recently interviewed for an NBC News story that was later released by other sources as well. The story discusses canine dilated cardiomyopathy and its suspected link to...
...but also many other areas including activity, curiosity, attitude, and communication (Link to full article including the survey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29153104). If you are worried about your cat’s changing behavior, these questions...