Frequently Asked Questions about General Pet Nutrition
There is no best diet, despite all the marketing claims to the contrary. Every pet is unique and the goal is to find the best diet for the individual pet....
There is no best diet, despite all the marketing claims to the contrary. Every pet is unique and the goal is to find the best diet for the individual pet....
...and cat. Working with your veterinarian can help you to find the diet that is truly best for your dog or cat, not just the diet with the best marketing....
Many pet owners want to feed their pets the same kinds of foods that they feed their human family. This interest has led to the marketing of so-called “human grade”...
We have previously discussed senior diets and the lack of consensus on when exactly a pet becomes a “senior”, what dietary modifications are appropriate for a senior, the wide ranges...
What our pets eat has an important impact on their overall health, but it’s not just what they’re eating now. What our pets ate as puppies and kittens – and...
As cats get older or develop medical conditions, they may start changing their behavior which can have owners start to question their quality of life. I often hear from families,...
Smart ways to reduce dietary sodium for pets with heart disease Heart disease is one of the most common diseases in dogs and cats, affecting 10-15% of all dogs and...
Recently a story has been circulated around social media about a dog owner who posted a picture on Tumblr showing how “excited” her dog was to eat her home-made gourmet...
Chronic kidney disease or CKD is one of the most common diseases seen in cats. One study found that more than 60% of cats of all ages had evidence of...
...diet, medications, and radioactive iodine therapy. The treatment you and your vet choose depends on several factors including how severe the disease is, your cat’s health, and what works best...