Fatal heart disease from pet foods? This is the alarming suggestion circling the internet again following the release of more information from the FDA. It’s important to view such information in a rational context and to use the opportunity to think about your pet’s nutrition broadly.
Read MoreSenior dogs make wonderful, rewarding pets, as they tend to be extremely well-behaved and affectionate. It’s understandable that owners want to give their senior pets the best life has to offer, and that includes food. Diet, as in all life stages for a dog—from puppyhood to the twilight years—is critical. There are a number of senior dog diet foods on the market, but many products labeled “adult” or “all life stage” are equally good. Beyond labels, it’s most important to evaluate foods for critical features that meet the dietary requirements for senior dogs. Here are five things to look for:
Read MoreWhen your dog develops a condition that requires close monitoring and routine treatment, it’s understandably stressful. Diabetes definitely fits the bill. In dogs, diabetes is generally characterized by a lack of insulin, the hormone that controls, and lowers, blood sugar (known as glucose). Every owner of a diabetic dog knows that two things are critical to managing the condition: regular meals and corresponding doses of insulin.
Read MoreThese days, more and more pet owners are asking about gluten-free diets for dogs. It’s easy to see why—in recent years, news has spread about gluten sensitivity and celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten causes digestive problems and may lead to damage in the small intestine. Now there’s a broader trend of gluten-free foods being marketed to reduce inflammation, even in people who don’t have celiac. Naturally, advertisements for grain- and gluten-free pet products weren’t far behind. So, this begs two questions: Are these diets the best choice for your dog?
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