Confused About What to Feed Your Large Breed Puppy? New Rules May Help!
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has created new guidelines to help you better chose a diet for large breed puppies.
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Petfoodology
the scientific study of pet nutrition by veterinary nutrition specialists and experts.
Finding the Best Food for Your Pet
Questions You Should Be Asking About Your Pet’s Food
How can you tell about the quality and nutritional expertise of a pet food company? Here are some questions savvy owners should ask companies to select the best possible food for their pets.
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Premium pet foods – are they worth the premium price?
Are premium pet foods worth the premium price, or can you save money without compromising your pet’s health? We discuss what premiumization means for pet food and why premium foods may not always be the best nutritional value.
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Vegan Dogs – A healthy lifestyle or going against nature?
The story of a pet owner who was attacked online for posting a picture of her dog and describing her vegan dog diet has gone viral on social media. We discuss whether vegan diets are safe for dogs.
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Should you make your own pet food at home?
An increasing number of pet owners are interested in cooking their pets’ food at home. We discuss what is involved in cooking for your pet and the pros and cons.
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What are the best foods and treats for my pet’s dental health?
Advice for keeping your pet’s teeth healthy and clean
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Why you shouldn’t judge a pet food by its ingredient list
Although ingredient lists are commonly used by pet owners and most pet food rating sites to determine the quality of pet foods, this approach has many pitfalls and usually is not a good way to select a food.
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Grain-Free Diets – Big on marketing, Small on truth
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.
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Don’t be bothered by by-products
Many websites and other resources about feeding pets advise that you should avoid foods that contain by-products, but the truth is that by-products can be healthy, tasty additions to pet foods.
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