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We know it’s been a while, but Petfoodology is back! We welcome those of you who are new to Petfoodology.
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Can Diet Help With My Dog’s Seizures?
For dogs with seizures, any diet change should be carefully considered and will likely be different for each dog based on their underlying conditions. If your dog has idiopathic epilepsy, there may be some nutritional changes to consider but let’s look at the evidence and pros and cons behind some different strategies you may hear about.
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Raw Pet Food Risks: A Research Update
A recently published study from Cornell University showed that live bacteria could be cultured from many raw cat foods, but no cooked foods. The raw cat foods also contained DNA from parasites and from bacteria that contained genes associated with antibiotic resistance, which indicates the potential that they could cause drug-resistance infections in people or pets. This study, like many others, highlights the animal and public health concerns of feeding raw meat pet foods, including freeze-dried and frozen products.
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The 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 cats safe as we enter the holiday season, follow these guidelines to keep the holidays healthy and happy!
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Veterinarian Recommended Pet Foods: What You Need to Know
Many pet food companies prominently feature the “veterinarian recommended” label, enticing families seeking the best food for their pets. However, what exactly this label means and how it can help you to make an informed choice can be a bit of a mystery. In this post, we’ll cover what the regulations are for products bearing the “veterinarian recommended” claim.
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Stalk About Nutritious: It’s Corn!
While corn is often vilified as a pet food ingredient, it is nutritious and easily digested by both dogs and cats and rarely causes allergies. As such, it is not an ingredient that most pets need to avoid in their diet.
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Can Diet Prevent or Treat Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs?
Dealing with urinary tract infections (UTIs) in our dogs can be a real headache. But fear not, we’re here to shed some light on this issue and discuss whether diet plays a role in preventing or treating UTIs.
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AI Pet Nutrition Cage Match: Bard vs Bing vs ChatGPT
AI chatbots have been garnering a lot of media attention lately, with people using them for everything from writing cover letters, to essays to outlines of presentations, as well as for entertainment. We put the three best known chatbots to the test by asking them all to help us find the best dog food.
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What’s in a name? What is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist and why does it matter?
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 talk to about your pet’s nutrition can be confusing! Learn more about Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists and an easier way to find one.
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What 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 American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) that are required for foods to be called complete and balanced for adult and growing cats and dogs
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