Healthy eating for dogs during this time of year
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021
Keeping dogs safe during the gathering season.
Client Education
To Chelate or Not to Chelate [Minerals]?
Monday, November 8th, 2021
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.
Treat Options for Dogs and Cats Without Unbalancing Their Diet
Thursday, October 21st, 2021
We’ve created a list of foods that are healthy and relatively low in calories so you can avoid unbalancing your pet’s diet with too many foods coming from outside their main diet.
Carb Confusion: Part 2 – Measuring and Comparing Carbohydrate in Pet Foods
Monday, September 27th, 2021
The determination of the amount of carbohydrate in pet foods is more complicated than most pet owners realize. We review how carbohydrate is “measured” in pet food and the limitations of this process.
Diet-Associated DCM: Research Update
Friday, September 3rd, 2021
Recently published research studies are shedding light on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs.
Should You Be Weighing Your Pet’s Food?
Monday, August 16th, 2021
‘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 answer you might be giving? Weighing out your pet’s food may help your veterinarian better understand your pet’s needs and provide more tailored recommendations.
Whisker worry: Are cats’ whiskers a key to their eating pleasure?
Monday, July 26th, 2021
Is there evidence for whisker stress in cats and do whisker-friendly dishes help cats enjoy their food more? Results of a recent study begin to answer these questions.
Carb Confusion Part 1: The Role of Carbohydrate in Pet Foods
Wednesday, July 7th, 2021
There is a lot of confusing and contradictory information out there about feeding carbohydrate to pets. We review the science of how dogs and cats utilize dietary carbohydrate.
Stomaching the Problem: Could Your Pet Have Bilious Vomiting Syndrome?
Thursday, June 17th, 2021
Bilious vomiting syndrome is a term sometimes used to describe a condition where dogs vomit yellow fluid or froth but not food after not eating for a long period of time (which for most dogs is typically early in the morning after not eating overnight).
Is it the food? Pet food-associated illness
Monday, May 24th, 2021
Pet food-associated illness or “food poisoning” is rare in pets but can cause serious illness. We review some situations that should raise your suspicion for food-associated illness and the steps you should take to figure out the problem, treat your pet, and help prevent other pets from getting ill.
