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UNDERSTANDING PET FOOD

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

 

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  • Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in pet food

    Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in pet food

    Although medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) do not supply essential fatty acids and thus should not be the only dietary fat source in pet food, 1 studies show supplementing MCTs in the diet can provide health benefits to some dogs.

    6 min to 10 min

  • Probiotic-Taxonomy-Taxonomic

    Probiotic Taxonomy and Taxonomic Changes

    Probiotic taxonomy can seem daunting to veterinary health care teams and pet owners alike. Understanding taxonomic changes, or changes to the genus and/or species name of a probiotic, can help improve communication with owners about supplements.

    6 min to 10 min