Recent Publications – July 2016
...403-411. Heart disease is one of the most common diseases affecting cats, and nutrition is an integral part of the care of these cats. Dr. Freeman is internationally recognized for...
...403-411. Heart disease is one of the most common diseases affecting cats, and nutrition is an integral part of the care of these cats. Dr. Freeman is internationally recognized for...
...or swimming. You can find info on making your pet’s environment more interesting at The Indoor Pet Initiative. Happy New Year! Wishing you and your pets the best in 2019!...
...old kitten). If the statement says that the diet is for “intermittent or supplement use,” it’s not nutritionally complete and balanced for adults or growing animals. This is ok for...
...I’ve found more variation in pet food labels’ feeding directions than there used to be. In fact, in writing this post, I randomly selected 8 dry adult dog foods from...
...be nutritionally complete and balanced. Ask your veterinarian if the diet is ok for other pets in the house, as many are restricted in nutrients to help manage a health...
...aggression, attention seeking, over grooming, and urinary problems (such as inappropriate urination). The Indoor Pet Initiative from the Ohio State University provides a wealth of important information about how environmental...
...been associated with increased inflammation (although the clinical importance of this in pets still is unclear). The reason for a link between fatty acids and inflammation is that our bodies...
...IU/kg. These nutrient amounts are usually given on an “as fed” basis (i.e. as the food is in the bag or can). “As fed” numbers make it very difficult to...
...food. The PNA is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources to support veterinary professionals in helping pets live longer through better nutrition. I should disclose that I’m on...
...if there is no infection present. Calcium oxalate Calcium oxalate stones frequently occur in certain breeds of dog (e.g. Yorkies, miniature schnauzers, shih tzus) and also in cats. They cannot...