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The Reality of Pet Food Recalls

May 2, 2017July 17, 2024 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) FDA, pet food, Recall

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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What’s a Good Exercise Plan For My Pet?

April 19, 2017July 17, 2024 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) cats, dogs, exercise, physical activity

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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Muscle Matters

April 3, 2017July 17, 2024 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) muscle condition score

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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How Do I Get My Picky Pet to Eat?

March 16, 2017July 17, 2024 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) appetite, cats, dogs, nutrition

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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Dietary Supplements for Pets: Harmful or Helpful?

March 6, 2017July 17, 2024 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) supplements

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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Confused About What to Feed Your Large Breed Puppy? New Rules May Help!

February 24, 2017July 17, 2024 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) AAFCO, dogs, labels, large breed, large breed puppies, nutrition, pet food, puppies

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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What every pet owner should know about food allergies

January 27, 2017July 18, 2024 Clinical Nutrition Team dog, food allergy cat, gluten, grain-free

“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

January 5, 2017July 17, 2024 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) kidney disease, 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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Questions You Should Be Asking About Your Pet’s Food

December 19, 2016April 22, 2025 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) pet 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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Managing Multi-pet Mealtimes

December 13, 2016July 17, 2024 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) cats, dogs, multiple pets, nutrition

It can be hard to keep cats and dogs from eating each other’s food, but it can be important to do your best, especially when those foods aren’t the same or pets have different calorie needs. Here’s tips on how to make it work.

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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. Last

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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