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Mar 2021
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Sep 2022
Preservatives are essential ingredients in some forms of pet foods but they are surrounded by a great deal of misinformation. ...
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29
Nov 2021
While good nutrition is important for all dogs, it's especially critical for growing puppies due to their special nutritional needs. Therefore, you'll want to be sure you're selecting best food for your new family member.
Follow this step-by-step guide to make sure you're feeding the best possible food to your puppy....
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Nov 2021
![To Chelate or Not to Chelate [Minerals]?](https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/maine-coon-5778153_1920.jpg)
Minerals in pet food can come from the main ingredients or be added as concentrated inorganic or chelated supplements. We review the differences in these sources so that pet owners can better understand the ingredients in their pet's food. ...
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28
Dec 2020
I often hear from pet owners, breeders, and even veterinarians about how they’ve selected a particular pet food based on the food’s guaranteed analysis. The “guaranteed analysis” is required information on all dog and cat food labels and sounds very official and scientific. While the guaranteed analysis does provide a tiny bit of information, in reality, it’s not very useful. ...
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15
Feb 2019
Should your pet be eating "human grade" food? We discuss what the term human grade means as applied to pet food...
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24
Feb 2017
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has created new guidelines to help you better chose a diet for large breed puppies....
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08
Mar 2016
It has often been said that aging, in itself, is not a disease. However, aging is often associated with a variety of diseases. Nutrition can be a powerful tool in maintaining health, preventing disease, and in helping to manage disease. ...
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26
Jan 2016
Have you ever found yourself comparing dog food labels and wishing that the information could be clear, more like human “Nutrition Facts” labels? We can assure you that we, and pretty much every other dog owner, feel the same way. ...
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