...diseases (like high thyroid levels) may actually make your cat eat more and seem more hungry! Using appetite as the only test for whether your cat is happy or dealing...
...piece and some chew bones can be over 1,000 kcal! Considering your average Labrador retriever only needs 1,000 kcal per day, these treats can quickly add up and unbalance the...
...cats, nutrition is an important part of the overall medical therapy. In many diseases, optimizing a pet’s nutritional plan can not only make the patient feel better but can sometimes...
...water in the food. Pet foods vary widely in their water content; most canned food contains about 80% water and dry food is only about 10% water. That means that...
...(ECVCN) – which currently has nearly 50 Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists. Veterinary technicians also can become certified as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Nutrition. A very exciting change occurred recently,...
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...
...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...
Raw meat-based pet diets have become more popular in recent years and can be found in nearly any pet supply store. We’ve previously discussed potential health risks of raw meat...
...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...
...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...