More Need-to-Knows About Raw Pet Food Diets
W. Jean Dodds and many veterinarians advocate feeding raw pet food to companion dogs and cats. We have discussed this topic numerous times before in our blog. We have noticed …
Nutrition
Water Filters, Lead and Your Companion Pets
In August 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) informed the leaders of the City of Newark, New Jersey that the faucet-mounted, point-of-use water filter cartridges and filters that the …
Hemopet Responds to the FDA Implicating 16 Brands of Dog Food That May Cause Heart Disease in Dogs
On June 27, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) named 16 brands of dog food that may cause heart disease in dogs. The specific heart condition is called …
Meat and Poultry Marketing Claims
Going to the fresh meat and poultry section at your local grocery store can be quite confusing these days. Some products are labeled as “Raised without antibiotics”. Others are labeled …
Thinking Outside the Box of Dog Treats
If you’ve been down the treat aisle in a pet supply store recently, you’ll have noticed that the variety of products has exploded to the point of becoming overwhelming. Not …
Tank’s Story: NutriScan Case Study
Before NutriScan Tank had stomach issues such as loose stools since he was 8 weeks old. Additionally, he had recurring ear infections and rashes that turned into bacterial skin infections …
The Canine Fecal Microbiome
The debate over whether commercial processed dog food versus raw or home-prepared dog food is better for a companion dog sparks heated, passionate discussions. Kibble-based diets typically have more grains …
Hemopet Interviews Steve Brown
For the past few weeks, Hemopet has been trying to understand how toxic levels of vitamin D ended up in pet food. What appeared odd was that these excesses happened …
FDA Updates on Heart Disease in Dogs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an updated announcement on February 19, 2019 about the possible link between certain diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM; a form of heart disease) …
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Heart Disease) in Dogs and Why Some Dogs Eat “Exotic” Ingredients
In July 2018, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public notification about an uptick of reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) – a type of heart …