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UNDERSTANDING PET FOOD

Practical information about commercial pet foods and what goes into them.

 

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  • Toxic Foods for Dogs and Cats

    Toxic Foods for Dogs and Cats

    Many common food items found in kitchens are potentially harmful to dogs and cats.

    1 min to 5 min

  • How to Encourage Finicky Pets to Eat

    Pets who are finicky, fussy or not interested in food can be a challenge.

    1 min to 5 min

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    Raw Meat-Based Diets: Current Evidence Regarding Benefits and Risks by Beth A. Hamper, DVM, PhD, DACVN

    Are raw meat-based diets a suitable option for pets?​

    11 min to 15 min

  • hot topic Feeding guidelines on pet food labels

    Feeding Guidelines on Pet Food Labels

    Feeding guidelines are designed to help owners determine the quantity of food to feed their pets to ensure an optimal body condition, but owners may be unsure how to use them.

    6 min to 10 min

  • Hot topic gluten

    Gluten in Pet Food

    Gluten-free diets are increasingly popular in human nutrition and this in turn can influence pet food decisions. What exactly is gluten and why is it found in pet food?

    6 min to 10 min

  • Raw Food Diets

    Raw food diets are popular with pet owners but the nutritional benefits are unproven, and most are unaware of the health risks that raw food can pose to pets — and people.

    6 min to 10 min

  • Probiotics

    Probiotics offer many benefits, but with so many options available, pet owners may not know how to select the best quality and most appropriate one for their pet's needs

    6 min to 10 min

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    Considerations When Choosing a Probiotic Supplement

    Probiotics are a nutritional intervention that may help manage pet health issues from gastrointestinal tract and beyond.

    1 min to 5 min

  • HOT TOPIC vegetarian diets for pets

    Vegetarian Diets for Pets

    Vegetarians may choose a meat free diet for many reasons including concerns for health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. For similar reasons, some pet owners may wonder if a vegetarian diet is an acceptable option for their pet.

    6 min to 10 min