Should You Be Weighing Your Pet’s Food?
‘How much are you feeding your pet?’ is a common question you’ve likely heard when your dog or cat has a visit to the veterinarian. But how accurate is the...
‘How much are you feeding your pet?’ is a common question you’ve likely heard when your dog or cat has a visit to the veterinarian. But how accurate is the...
...You can get a head start on finding out how many calories your pet needs using one of a few online calculators. They’re easy and fun, and will give you...
...in dogs but, until recently, when veterinarians referred to DCM, they were usually talking about primary (hereditary) DCM, which is common in certain large- and giant-breed dogs, such as Doberman...
Puppies and kittens have very special nutritional requirements compared to adults, including higher levels of protein and certain vitamins and minerals. Therefore, puppies and kittens require a diet that meets...
...and your pet. Different options can be purchased from your favorite local or online retailers or even made at home! You might find that a combination of these approaches works...
...Comparing nutrient levels between two pet foods Frustrated by trying to compare nutrients between different foods? Try our convenient calculator so you can more accurately compare the amount of a...
...in humans. Type 2 is much more common in people and is associated with obesity (this is also the kind of diabetes that cats usually get) and the body becoming...
...Martin CR, et al. Comparison of the nutrient composition of commercial dog milk replacers with that of dog milk. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2014;244: 1413-1422. This study analyzed a...
...pet’s life throughout the coming year. What kind of pet resolutions are we talking about? Here are some suggestions: Spend 10-15 minutes each day teaching your pet (dog or cat)...
I previously posted on the costs of feeding various types of commercial dog foods: dry foods, wet foods (cans, pouches, tubs), fresh food (cooked and purchased fresh or frozen), and...