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...
...Misconceptions Home-cooking for pets can be complex and there are a number of common misconceptions and mistakes that often come up in the days and weeks after a home-cooked meal...
...like to feed treats, you can reserve 10% of the recommended calories for healthy treats. Otherwise, 90% of the calories your pet takes in should be from a complete and...
...LL, Freeman LM, Scollan KF. Comparison of echocardiographic measurements and cardiac biomarkers in healthy dog eating non-traditional or traditional diets. J Vet Intern Med 2022 Dec 8. doi: 10.1111/jvim.16606. Online...
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...
...the pumpkin would provide significantly more than 10% of the dog’s total calories). Avoid fiber supplements containing added flavors or sweeteners such as xylitol, which can be harmful to dogs....
...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)...
...can get complicated and the word “bland” can mean many things. For example, “bland” could mean non-tasty to some, easily digestible to others, while still others could consider it to...