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Finding the Best Food for Your Pet
December 19, 2016 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

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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December 13, 2016 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Managing Multi-pet Mealtimes

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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Pet Nutrition Basics
December 6, 2016 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

How Do I Know If My Pet Is Overweight?

Check out these tips and video to find out if your pet is in ideal body condition!

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All About Pet Food
November 30, 2016 Clinical Nutrition Team

What’s your Pet Food IQ?

Think you know about dog and cat nutrition? Take our Pet Food IQ test to find out whether you are at the top of the class or need to hit the books!

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Pets with Health Conditions
November 18, 2016 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

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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Pet Nutrition Basics
November 11, 2016 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

What are these numbers? Nutrition Math 101

What do the numbers on the back of the pet food bag mean? If you’ve ever been confused by what to do with those numbers, we’re going to break down the basics of pet food nutrition math.

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Finding the Best Food for Your Pet
October 3, 2016 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

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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Pet Nutrition Basics
July 23, 2016 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Paging Dr. Google: Nutrition on the Internet

Information on the Internet about pet nutrition can be confusing and contains lots of myth and misinformation, but there also is some excellent information available. How can you decide who to trust? We provide tips on effectively and objectively using the Internet so you can make the best decisions about your dog or cat’s diet.

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All About Pet FoodFinding the Best Food for Your PetTrending Topics in Pet Nutrition
July 21, 2016 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

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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Cooking
All About Pet FoodFinding the Best Food for Your PetHome-cooked dietsTrending Topics in Pet Nutrition
July 14, 2016 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

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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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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