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All About Pet FoodGeneralPet Nutrition BasicsPets with Health Conditions
December 19, 2022 Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition)

Too hot? Too cold? Keeping your pet’s food temperature just right

What’s the best food temperature to keep your cat eating well? A new study provides some answers.

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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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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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March 16, 2017 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)

How Do I Get My Picky Pet to Eat?

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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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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