The Most Popular Holiday Foods…That Your Pet Should Avoid!
Photo above: AdobeStock/Оксана Олейник When I think of the upcoming holidays, one of the things I most look forward to is the food! Pets tend to get more treats at...
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Expensive eats? Comparing the costs of different types of dog food
I was recently teaching a group of veterinary students and we got into a discussion about the costs of various types of pet foods. Pet food costs are particularly relevant...
Growth Guide: Keeping your Puppy on the Right Track
Growing puppies have very specific nutritional requirements that are different from those of adult dogs. Feeding puppies correctly reduces their risk for obesity and orthopedic diseases, and increases their chances...
The Scoop on Storing Pet Food
If you’re like most pet owners, you buy a bag of pet food, open it, and pour it into a container for storage. But it turns out that this common...
Out of options? What to do if your pet’s food is out of stock
COVID-19 has caused turmoil in people’s lives this past year, but it has also had an impact on our pets’ lives, most recently because of some popular pet foods being...
Treatment of Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats
You may have heard that cats can get a serious liver disease if they stop eating for more than a few days. This condition is called “hepatic lipidosis” or “fatty...
Pancreatitis: A Real Pain in the Abdomen
Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, is a common health issue in both dogs and cats. It occurs when digestive enzymes that are stored in the pancreas get activated prematurely...
Tips and Tricks to Get Your Cat to Drink More Water
Cats are historically desert animals and got most of their moisture they needed from their prey, which means they didn’t need to drink water as often as dogs. However, there...
What Is Guaranteed about the Guaranteed Analysis?
The guaranteed analysis is only required to provide information on four nutrients – protein, fat, fiber, and moisture (water). Information on other nutrients can be included but is not required....
Research Review: Comparing “senior” and “adult” cat diets
We have previously discussed senior diets and the lack of consensus on when exactly a pet becomes a “senior”, what dietary modifications are appropriate for a senior, the wide ranges...