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Pets with Health Conditions
January 15, 2019 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Picky pet prescription: What to do when your pet won’t eat her prescribed therapeutic diet

Dr. Freeman provides tips for getting your pet to eat their therapeutic diet

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December 30, 2018 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Owners

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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Pet Nutrition Basics
December 18, 2018 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Cats are not Small Dogs: Unique Nutritional Needs of Cats

Different from dogs, who are omnivores (meaning they are designed to eat a combination of animal and plant foods), cats are carnivores and have unique metabolism compared to many other domestic animals.

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November 29, 2018 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

It’s Not Just Grain-Free: An Update on Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Dr. Freeman provides an update on diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs

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November 16, 2018 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

When Less is More: Sensible Use of Supplements

Even if the dietary supplements you are giving your pet are high quality and safe, using multiple products increases the risk to your pet

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November 1, 2018 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Dangers of Bully Sticks: Popular Treat Can Carry Bacteria and Add Calories

Do you know what bully sticks are? A surprising number of owners (almost 50% in our survey) do not.

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October 22, 2018 Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

The Dangers Lurking in Your Halloween Candy

Did you know that some of your favorite Halloween treats could be dangerous or even deadly to your dog?

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Pets with Health Conditions
October 9, 2018 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

How Fast Is Too Fast For My Pet To Lose Weight?

You’ve already conquered the first steps of determining that your pet is overweight and you’ve worked with your veterinarian to create a weight loss plan. But now what? How fast can pets safely lose weight and how vigilant do you need to be?

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September 28, 2018 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

How To Make Your Own Dried Chews

Interested in a healthy natural chew for your dog? Dehydrating your own fruit and vegetable treats can be a healthy and low calorie way to provide tasty chew options for your pet.

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Pets with Health Conditions
September 4, 2018 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Pill-popping pets: Are the foods you use to give pills safe?

Is your pet on medication? How you give it, especially when you use food, does matter. We provide some tips on getting pills into pets.

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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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