Feeding pets with cancer
Many pet owners change their pets diets after a diagnosis of cancer. But which changes are likely to be effective versus which ones may cause more harm than good?
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Pets with Health Conditions
Dietary treatment of bladder stones
Bladder stones are common in both dogs and cats. Diet can be an important factor – some foods can contribute to stone formation while special diets can be used to dissolve some types of stones and prevent others from returning.
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What every pet owner should know about food allergies
“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?
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Much Ado About Therapeutic Diets
A recent lawsuit underscores the lack of understanding about therapeutic diets that can only be purchased through a veterinarian
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Five Pet Weight Loss Tips That Work!
Weight loss can be challenging, especially in cats. See Sunshine’s story as he learned to shed the pounds and get more active with these healthy living tips!
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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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Think You Have a Fat Cat? The Ten Things You Need to Know
Though most cats should be about 7-12 lbs, the ideal weight for an individual cat depends on the size of the cat’s frame, so we focus on body condition score rather than just weight.
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My pet has kidney disease – what kind of diet should I feed?
While kidney disease can be a scary diagnosis, many dogs and cats can live comfortably for years with kidney disease if it is caught early enough and treated appropriately. While most drugs used to treat pets with kidney disease are only meant to reduce symptoms, feeding the right diet can have dramatic effects on survival – studies have shown that pets that eat diets designed for kidney disease can live twice as long as those who eat more typical diets.
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Heart to Heart: Optimal Nutrition for Animals with Heart Disease
Nutrition is an important part of the treatment for dogs and cats with heart disease. In the past, when few cardiac medications were available, restriction of salt in the diet was one of the major treatments for animals with congestive heart failure and little consideration was given to other dietary factors.
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