Did You Know? AAFCO Doesn’t Approve Pet Foods
Despite what you may read, there is no such thing as “AAFCO-approved” or “AAFCO-certified” pet foods! The Association of American Feed Control Officials – better known as AAFCO – is...
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How Often Should I Feed My Pet?
Finally, after hours of exploring Petfoodology articles and talking with your veterinarian, you’ve picked the perfect diet for your pet. You know what to feed and how much your pet...
Putting the brakes on a chowhound
Some pets get very excited about mealtime. So excited that they gobble up all their food within seconds of it being put into their bowls. When I got my dog,...
‘In the News’: Updates on Grape Toxicity
Why are grapes toxic? While you may have heard before to not feed grapes or raisins to your dogs for fear of kidney damage, the reason why they can be...
Is it the food? Pet food-associated illness
Food-associated illness (“food poisoning”) is generally quite rare in pets compared to people. However, it does happen and it is important to know what to look for and what to...
Raw diets: Pet owners frequently underestimate human health risks
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...
Stomaching the Problem: Could Your Pet Have Bilious Vomiting Syndrome?
What is Bilious Vomiting Syndrome? Bilious vomiting syndrome (BVS) is a term sometimes used to describe a condition where dogs vomit yellow fluid (called bile) or froth but not food...
Carb Confusion Part 1: The Role of Carbohydrate in Pet Foods
It has become trendy to advertise pet foods as being low in carbohydrate (like a wolf or a wild cat would eat) and to emphasize the type of carbohydrate sources...
Whisker worry: Are cats’ whiskers a key to their eating pleasure?
If you have a cat, you’ve probably noticed more food and water dishes advertised with one of the following buzz-words, such as “whisker-friendly,” “whisker fatigue,” “whisker relief,” or “whisker stress-free.”...
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...