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…
Best Food for Dogs with Sensitive Stomachs. It’s not just about selecting the highest-priced food to help manage a dog’s sensitive stomach, it’s about knowing what the ingredients in that specific brand contain and how well these ingredients will be digested. In this guide, we will break down clinical solutions into actionable steps, helping your…
What Happens If a Cat Eats a Piece of Chocolate? This veterinary practice gets to see tons of pet chocolate emergencies, especially during the holidays and other times. Most people assume that their dog ate their chocolate stash; However cats are just as prone to eating chocolates, and the risk of them to do is…
Can Dogs Drink Carrot Juice for Eye Health? If you’ve asked a holistic vet one thing in the world, chances are it would be how to help improve your dog’s vision without medicine. You may have been told as a child that carrots are an aid in good eyesight and this adage is still true…
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Green Bell Pepper Seeds? As a veterinarian and a specialized guinea pig behavior and nutrition advisor, I value imparting valid, healthy guinea pig diet facts and truths to all pet parents of these wonderful cavies. Among the questions I receive very often is about feeding bell peppers to guinea pigs, and…
Why is My Senior Dog Losing Weight Despite Eating Well? And then comes that gut-wrenching moment you scratch their body between meals and can distinctly feel their ribs and spine and they appear… well, just thinner. And then it’s: My dog IS eating great, so why in the world am I losing weight?! As your…
What To Do If Your Dog Eats a Chicken Bone From The Trash? Your back is turned for a split second, reaching to refill a water glass with an automatic dog sitter who somehow just became a miniature vacuum, and the next thing you know, your dog is making great progress on consuming a leftover…