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May 31, 2017 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Top Five Nutrition Mistakes Pet Owners Make

There’s a lot of information and misinformation on the internet about what to feed your pet. Avoid these top mistakes pet owners make to feed their pet.

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Finding the Best Food for Your PetTrending Topics in Pet Nutrition
May 15, 2017 Clinical Nutrition Team

Alligator, wild boar, ostrich – oh my!

Exotic proteins like ostrich, kangaroo, wild boar and alligator are all the rage right now, but are diets containing these ingredients helping your pet or merely hurting your wallet?

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All About Pet FoodTrending Topics in Pet Nutrition
May 2, 2017 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

The Reality of Pet Food Recalls

Worried about pet food recalls? Not every recall means that a company makes “bad” food – sometimes it can even be a good thing, but how do you tell the difference?

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April 19, 2017 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

What’s a Good Exercise Plan For My Pet?

With warmer weather making it easier to be active, here are some ideas to have your pets more active with you this spring and summer.

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April 3, 2017 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Muscle Matters

If you have an older pet or one with a medical condition, it’s time to learn about an issue that pet owners and even veterinarians don’t think about enough – muscle. Maintaining muscle throughout a dog or cat’s life is incredibly important to her health.

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March 16, 2017 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

How Do I Get My Picky Pet to Eat?

Dealing with picky pooches or finicky felines can make feeding your pets challenging. Check out our strategies for making meal time easier!

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March 6, 2017 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Dietary Supplements for Pets: Harmful or Helpful?

Knowing the real facts about supplements can help to determine which ones might be useful, which ones are useless, and which ones can actually be harmful to your pet.

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Finding the Best Food for Your PetGeneral
February 24, 2017 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

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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Food Allergy FAQsPets with Health Conditions
January 27, 2017 Clinical Nutrition Team

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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All About Pet FoodPets with Health ConditionsTrending Topics in Pet Nutrition
January 5, 2017 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

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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PETFOODOLOGY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Dr. Freeman has received research or residency funding from, given sponsored lectures for, or provided professional services for AKC Canine Health Foundation, Aratana Therapeutics, Elanco, Guiding Stars Licensing Co LLC, Hill's Pet Nutrition, Morris Animal Foundation, Nestlé Purina PetCare, P&G Petcare (now Mars), and Royal Canin.

Dr. Heinze is employed by Mark Morris Institute. She has received research funding from, given sponsored lectures for, or provided professional services for Nestlé Purina PetCare, Royal Canin, and Balance.IT.

Dr. Linder has received speaker fees or research funding from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Nestlé Purina PetCare, Virbac, Fresh Pet, and Royal Canin, and has provided professional services for Mark Morris Institute.

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