Helen Santoro, in our view, authored the most unbiased and best – yet likely the most overlooked – exposé regarding the 2022 debate on dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in companion dogs. …
The Best Article of 2022: Exposing the DCM Debate Read More »
Companion dog obesity is one of the leading canine health crises our 4-legged family members face. How does this relate to feeding puppies? Well, we’ve been wondering if general confusion …
Feeding Puppies from Puppyhood to Adulthood: A How-To Guide Read More »
So, we’ve suggested some of our preferences with cats: scheduled feedings, water fountains, litter box cleaning, types of litter, and wet food. We’ve also provided guidance on how to calculate …
Anal gland (actually anal sac) expression is often demonstrated by dogs sitting and pulling (scooting) themselves across flooring or grass. The scooting is marveled at by children while adults are …
Butternut Squash as an Alternative to Pumpkin for Dog Anal Gland Expression Read More »
In February, 2022, we provided a guideline on how to calculate your companion’s pet food for optimum weight loss. A few of our readers commented that the post and calculation …
Putting It into Action: Calorie Reduction Specifically for Companion Cats Read More »
If you have been following the information about dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, you will have noticed that the majority of the press is reporting on studies that have the …
The Necessity of Binders in Commercial Kibble Pet Foods Read More »
If we say, “fish oil for dogs or cats,” what is your response? We bet it’s “shiny, beautiful, lush dog coats.” Actually, there’s more to fish oil than just what …
As an introduction to the much-anticipated new book by our colleague and animal nutritionist, Diana Laverdure-Dunetz and myself The Plant-Based Diet for Dogs, Beans Over Bones™, to be published by …
Time and time again researchers are realizing that black soldier fly larvae (no – not your common pesky housefly) and other insects are an excellent alternative or partial replacement food …
Have you ever been at your local pet food supply store and someone mentions that commercial raw food has more protein than kibble? So, you wander over and check out …
Comparing Protein Amounts Amongst the Different Types of Companion Pet Foods Read More »
