COVID-19 and Your Pet’s Nutritional Health
...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...
...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...
...stages, it should be ok for kittens and most small- and medium-sized puppies. But feeding trials are not usually conducted in large-breed dogs, so if your puppy is expected to...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...fiber, or contain an ingredient that the pet doesn’t tolerate. This doesn’t mean that there is anything wrong with the food itself, it just may not be a good fit...
...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...
...in aged beagles by a nutraceutical supplement containing phosphatidylserine, Ginkgo biloba, vitamin E, and pyridoxine. The Canadian veterinary journal La revue veterinaire canadienne 2008;49:379-385. Image by Marilou Burleson from Pixabay...
...are some of our more recent speaking engagements. Dr. Lisa Freeman Dr. Freeman provided educational lectures to veterinarians at the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association’s conference in Toronto, Canada January 28-30th....
...the high risk for patho- genic bacterial contamination of raw meat diets and the potential risks posed by this problem. Like any raw meat products we encounter at home or...