What Fruits Can Dogs Eat Safely as Treats?. As a pet parent, you’ve seen the looks those pleading big eyes are giving you when you pull out that juicy apple or delicious strawberry and think to yourself that you should share. Well, before you throw a piece to your canine friend, you’re going to want…
Can Chinchillas Eat Fresh Vegetables Safely? As an animal lover and proud pet owner of these fuzzy friends you might be wondering “Is my chinchilla ready for some variety in his diet?” Well, Can my chinchilla eat fresh vegetables? The answer is yes, but they need to be given as an infrequent treat and prepared…
Can Cats Drink Milk If It Is Lactose Free?. One of the simplest pleasures in life, pouring a fresh box of cereal is a breakfast treat to be enjoyed and possibly share with your pet pal, who you may be able to entice with their large innocent eyes to be part of the creamy experience…
Best Homemade Diet Recipes For Senior Dogs. While store-bought senior dog food is a snap, feeding a home cooked diet for your aging canine offers advantages that your local pet store or feed store simply can’t match, the freshness, bioavailability, hydration and ability to personalize with medical needs in mind, be it kidney disease, arthritis,…
Is Grain-Free Dog Food Bad for Heart Health?. Can Grain-Free Food Harm a Dog’s Heart?. I get that you’re concerned because you’re watching the FDA’s investigation of dilated cardiomyopathy and diet. You transitioned to grain-free, wanting to feed something closer to what your dog’s ancient, wolf-like ancestors ate, and now the headlines are raising alarm…
How Much Wet Food Should a Cat Eat a Day?. Dry food is a simple measuring process, but most veterinarians consider wet food to be best for our feline friends. It offers hydration, a healthy amount of protein and not a lot of carbs. Just when your feline reaches optimal satisfaction though, how do you…
Can Rabbits Eat Oats or Oatmeal? From my position as a rabbit savvy veterinarian and nutritionist, one of the most frequent concerns from owners wanting to share a mealtime with their bunny goes along the lines of can I share my breakfast cereal with my bunny? Short answer: maybe under extremely strict and crucial guidelines!…
Is It Safe For Cats To Eat Nutritional Yeast? Short answer: Yes, for the most part, but there are things you need to consider. Nutritional yeast is simply the dead part of Saccharomyces cerevisiae-the same type of yeast in baker’s yeast or brewer’s yeast. It’s raised on molasses, after which it’s collected, washed, and processed…
How To Transition An Old Cat To A Senior Diet Safely? As your kitty gets into their twilight years, their diet needs to change with their needs. Do you notice that your formerly energetic kitty is doing more sleeping and more slowing down the way we sometimes notice? Or perhaps, have they recently gained or…
Best Wet Food for Cats With Kidney Disease. If your cat has recently been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, you are likely overwhelmed by prescription diets, conflicting advice and fear of “starving” your picky feline. Here is the clinical truth: What your cat eats directly determines how long they live. Dry kibble is often too…