To Chelate or Not to Chelate [Minerals]?
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...
View ArticleWhat’s the Best Food for your New Puppy?
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...
View ArticleGrowth Guide: Keeping your Puppy on the Right Track
Growing puppies have very specific nutritional requirements that are different from those of adult dogs. Feeding puppies correctly reduces their risk for obesity and orthopedic diseases, and increases...
View ArticleThink Your Pet has a Food Allergy? Eliminating Mistakes in Elimination Diet...
Although food allergies are uncommon in dogs and cats, the only way to diagnose them is with an elimination diet trial. Learn tips to avoid common mistakes and to plan a successful elimination diet trial.
View Article“Preservative-Free” Pet Food?
Preservatives are essential ingredients in some forms of pet foods but they are surrounded by a great deal of misinformation.
View ArticleToo hot? Too cold? Keeping your pet’s food temperature just right
What's the best food temperature to keep your cat eating well? A new study provides some answers.
View ArticleDiet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy: The cause is not yet known but it...
A new FDA update provides more information on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). While the specific cause is not yet known, the problem hasn’t gone away
View ArticleWhat Nutrients are Essential for My Pet?
While you may have heard us say “pets need nutrients, not ingredients,” what exactly are those essential nutrients? Here’s a breakdown of all the essential nutrients according to the Association of...
View ArticleWhat’s in a name? What is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist and why...
We know that many pet owners are desperate for accurate, trustworthy information about how to feed their pets, whether they’re healthy or if they have a medical condition. However, even knowing who to...
View ArticleThe Most Popular Holiday Foods…That Your Pet Should Avoid!
You may want to buy your pet a special holiday treat as a present or give them some of the holiday meal, but it’s important to think carefully about what you offer them. To help keep your dogs and...
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