Frequently Asked Questions about General Pet Nutrition
...generally preferable to diets that are formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for that life stage. This distinction is particularly important for puppy and kitten diets as well...
...generally preferable to diets that are formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for that life stage. This distinction is particularly important for puppy and kitten diets as well...
...have no idea what bully sticks really are. That’s one of the reasons my colleagues and I wanted to conduct a study on these popular treats. Nearly 800 dog owners...
All three of us regularly lecture at continuing education conferences for other veterinarians, present our research at scientific meetings, and speak at events for pet owners. We also frequently give...
...door open 2-3 inches to let the moisture escape. Sun Drying: Only works in dry climates and is typically not recommended. Commercial Dehydrator: These are rather inexpensive appliances and can...
...2:1 ratio. For example, this would be 2 cups (approximately 300 grams) of cooked white rice and 1 cup (approximately 150 grams) of chopped baked chicken or turkey breast. You’ll...
...currently have, for diagnosing food allergies is the dietary elimination trial. This means feeding your pet a diet purchased through a veterinarian or carefully made at home that contains only...
...deficiency and DCM subjectively appeared to decrease since the early 2000’s. However, recently, some astute cardiologists noticed higher rates of DCM including Golden retrievers and in some atypical dog breeds....
...may actually harm your pet because you may unknowingly be providing a toxic amount of some nutrients that have narrow safety ranges! We recommend only giving supplements with any of...
...in dogs with severely affected hearts. And sometimes dogs with this potentially reversible disease die suddenly due to an irregular heartbeat before their hearts have time to improve. Associated diets...
...weakly, which can result in coughing, difficulty breathing, collapse, or even sudden death. It is a disease that, even with medications, does not usually improve and continues to progress. In...