...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...
...it should feel no more padded than the back of the owner’s hand. (See the Muscle Condition Score chart: Cats or Dogs) Your cat is overweight if he is 10%...
...cooking for their human family. Whereas all commercial pet foods must legally meet or exceed certain amounts of nutrients to be marketed as “complete and balanced foods”, studies have shown...
...at risk for these common problems… Diabetes Obesity is not only a risk factor for diabetes, but can make the diabetes more difficult to control. So, getting that extra weight...
...if they are not good quality ones, will typically give pets a shiny coat. However, in addition to the absolute fat content, here are some other components of a pet’s...
...compared nutrient levels in cat foods marketed for senior cats versus those marketed for adult cats. The study, a collaboration between researchers at three veterinary schools – Oregon State, Colorado...
...to other common ingredients commonly found in BEG diets, such as exotic meats, vegetables, and fruits. In addition, not all pet food manufacturers have the same level of nutritional expertise...
...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...
We’ve previously talked about protein in commercial pet foods and home-cooked diets. Typically, our focus is meeting your pet’s biological needs. However, you may have heard friends, dog trainers, or...
...and skin. There are two main types of melanin that the body can make: one is called ‘eumelanin,’ that results in a very dark black color and the other is...