Nutrition

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

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

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

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

Recently, we came across a wonderful article by Dr. Karen Becker entitled, “Mistakes Owners Make When Feeding Their Dogs”. Her first and primary point is spot-on: Ignore Pet Food Package

During the hustle and bustle of the 2021 holiday season, we heard a snippet on NPR about the Colorado Wildfire (dubbed the Marshall Fire) that started and spread across 6,000