Diet-Associated DCM: Research Update
Friday, September 3rd, 2021
Recently published research studies are shedding light on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs.
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It’s Not Just Grain-Free: An Update on Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Thursday, November 29th, 2018
Dr. Freeman provides an update on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs
Dr Freeman & Petfoodology featured in New York Times
Monday, July 30th, 2018
Dr. Freeman was recently quoted in the New York Times in an article discussing the recent FDA letter regarding dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs potentially related to diet.
A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients
Monday, June 4th, 2018
A recent increase in heart disease in dogs eating certain types of diets may shed light on the role of diet in causing heart disease. It appears that diet may be increasing dogs’ risk for heart disease because owners have fallen victim to the many myths and misperceptions about pet food.
Research Update: New insight into grain-free cat diets
Monday, July 3rd, 2017
We share some findings from a recently published study comparing the calories, carbohydrate content, and ingredients in grain-free versus grain-containing dry diets for cats
What every pet owner should know about food allergies
Friday, January 27th, 2017
“Allergen-free dog food“ touts one product website, while another company advertises “limited ingredient diets”. And the majority of companies that make grain-free diets suggest that they may be helpful for dogs with allergies. How true are these claims, though?
Grain-Free Diets – Big on marketing, Small on truth
Tuesday, June 14th, 2016
Are you feeding a grain-free diet to your pet? Grain-free diets are one of the largest growing segments of the pet food market right now. More and more pet owners are reaching for these diets, which are billed as more natural for pets and less likely to cause health problems and allergies.
Grain-free diets: An alternative option, but don’t dismiss the grains
Sunday, March 29th, 2015
Grains are as “biologically appropriate” as other popular sources of carbohydrates in pet foods. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation currently being propagated regarding grains in pet foods. Contrary to popular belief, grain-free diets… Read More
