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When Less is More: Sensible Use of Supplements

Friday, November 16th, 2018

Even if the dietary supplements you are giving your pet are high quality and safe, using multiple products increases the risk to your pet

Dr. Freeman on Steve Dale’s Pet World Radio Show

Thursday, November 15th, 2018

Dr. Freeman was recently featured on Steve Dale’s Pet World radio show discussing pet food myths

Dangers of Bully Sticks: Popular Treat Can Carry Bacteria and Add Calories

Thursday, November 1st, 2018

Do you know what bully sticks are? A surprising number of owners (almost 50% in our survey) do not.

Media Watch: Dr Heinze quoted in New York Times piece on pet food sustainability

Thursday, October 25th, 2018

Dr. Heinze was quoted in a New York Times story on the environmental impacts of pet food.

The Dangers Lurking in Your Halloween Candy

Monday, October 22nd, 2018

Did you know that some of your favorite Halloween treats could be dangerous or even deadly to your dog?

How Fast Is Too Fast For My Pet To Lose Weight?

Tuesday, October 9th, 2018

You’ve already conquered the first steps of determining that your pet is overweight and you’ve worked with your veterinarian to create a weight loss plan. But now what? How fast can pets safely lose weight and how vigilant do you need to be?

People like giving pets pumpkin, but is it good for them?

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018

Lisa Freeman, J86, V91, N96, head of the veterinary nutrition service at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center, fills us in I hear from owners—and vets—all the time that they’ve added pumpkin to a dog or cat’s… Read More

How To Make Your Own Dried Chews

Friday, September 28th, 2018

Interested in a healthy natural chew for your dog? Dehydrating your own fruit and vegetable treats can be a healthy and low calorie way to provide tasty chew options for your pet.