the scientific study of pet nutrition by veterinary nutrition specialists and experts.
We’re big fans of the WSAVA guidelines for selecting pet foods and there is a new online tool from the Pet Nutrition Alliance that allows you to see answers from pet food manufacturers to some of the questions WSAVA recommends asking about your pet’s food
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Using appetite as the only test for whether your cat is happy or dealing with medical conditions means you might miss some subtle behaviors.
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Dr. Freeman discusses the accuracy of pet food label feeding directions and how to determine how much to feed your pet
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A new study confirms results from a previous study that keeping dogs lean for life increases lifespan
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Puzzle feeders offer a fun enrichment opportunity for cats as well as dogs
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We discuss red flags in your pet food ingredient list – they may not be the ones that you expect!
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Should your pet be eating “human grade” food? We discuss what the term human grade means as applied to pet food
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Creating and maintaining a nutritionally complete home-cooked diet can be challenging and many pet owners inadvertently make mistakes that could lead to their pet not getting adequate nutrition. If you choose to feed your pet a homemade diet, it is important to watch out for these common errors.
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Dr. Freeman provides tips for getting your pet to eat their therapeutic diet
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Your dog and cat may not be able to make their own resolutions, but you can include them in yours this year!
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