...increase in heart disease in dogs eating certain types of diets may shed light on the role of diet in causing heart disease. It appears that diet may be increasing...
...of information on the pet food label – yes, way more important than the ingredient list! If the nutritional adequacy statement on a therapeutic diet says that it is formulated...
Food-associated illness (“food poisoning”) is generally quite rare in pets compared to people. However, it does happen and it is important to know what to look for and what to...
...as they saw fit). Starting in 2016, AAFCO guidelines now require pet foods that are categorized for ‘growth’ to specify if they have met additional guidelines just for large- and...
...part of human diets is quite high in dogs, not all that different from what it is in people. There is no evidence that feeding a higher carbohydrate diet damages...
...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...
...similar clinical signs and there is no one test that can be used to diagnose it. If you notice behavioral changes in your pets as they age, it is important...
...on topics including quality of life in dogs and cats, managing weight loss during chronic disease, and top 10 nutrition tips for cats with heart disease. In addition, results of...
...values, such as blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, hematocrit, albumin, and cholesterol. While it is unclear whether these findings have any long-term health implications for the animal, it is important that...
...to update the information for 2019. So, if your favorite manufacturer did not provide information, please encourage them to participate this year. Having this objective information is one step in...