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July 17, 2019 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM): Update, July 2019

On June 27, 2019, the FDA posted an update on their investigation into diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Since then, there have been many news reports, company responses, and internet/social media interpretations of the update.

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Pet Nutrition Basics
June 10, 2019 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Make “Cents” of Your Pet Food Budget by Calculating Pet Food Costs

Price per can or pound of dry food is not the most accurate way to compare pet food prices. We help you figure out how much your pet food is really costing

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Finding the Best Food for Your PetTrending Topics in Pet Nutrition
May 28, 2019 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Asking the Right Questions to Make Informed Decisions about Pet Foods

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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May 13, 2019 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

‘As Long as He’s Eating, He’s Happy’: Is Appetite the Best Way to Measure Quality of Life?

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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All About Pet Food
April 22, 2019 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Feeding Frenzy: How Accurate Are Your Pet Food’s Feeding Directions?

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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Trending Topics in Pet Nutrition
April 1, 2019 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Research Review: A Simple Step for Extending Your Dog’s Life

A new study confirms results from a previous study that keeping dogs lean for life increases lifespan

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March 26, 2019 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Puzzle Feeders for Cats: Dogs Shouldn’t Have All the Fun!

Puzzle feeders offer a fun enrichment opportunity for cats as well as dogs

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All About Pet FoodFinding the Best Food for Your PetTrending Topics in Pet Nutrition
March 1, 2019 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Stop reading your pet food ingredient list!

We discuss red flags in your pet food ingredient list – they may not be the ones that you expect!

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Finding the Best Food for Your PetTrending Topics in Pet Nutrition
February 15, 2019 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Human Grade: Should pets eat the same food that we do?

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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Home-cooked diets
January 29, 2019 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Cooking Up Trouble: Common Home Cooking Mistakes

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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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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