...status as “Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition”, an organization of veterinarians dedicated to improving the nutrition of animals of all types. Our formal nutrition education didn’t stop...
...the active weight loss process. Ensuring all essential nutrients are met while decreasing calories often requires multiple reformulations. Commercial diets are initially recommended during the weight loss process. Once target...
...adding water to the kibble. The kibble will absorb the water and become softer. If you add the water very gradually, your cat may learn to eat the moistened kibble....
...plants like carrots and green leafy vegetables (carotenoids). The enzyme needed to do this is not very active in cats, therefore diets for cats must include pre-made vitamin A. Vitamin...
...is so variable, there are few guarantees that the products actually contain active digestive enzymes and don’t contain unsafe contaminants. So, while many of these products may be advertised as...
...good, can be good options for thin, extremely active (e.g. hunting dogs, sled dogs, police or military dogs), or picky dogs or cats. Most diets for pregnant or nursing pets...
...to earn Master’s or PhD degrees in their area of specialization. Currently, there are more than 20 recognized veterinary specialty organizations, with more than 40 different individual veterinary specialties (still...
...along with some specific diet modifications and stress management. Check out www.indoorpet.osu.edu for more information and ideas to encourage activity for indoor cats to both help keep your cat trim...
...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...
...including diet in cats presenting for gastrointestinal signs in later life. Veterinary Record 2019; doi: 10.1136/vr.105040: https://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/185/5/144 You can learn more about the Bristol Cats Study on their website: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/vet-school/research/projects/cats/...