Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category

Feline Food Controversy Confounds Cat Lovers

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Cat Food ArticleAs predators go, it’s pretty hard to beat the cat family.  Designed to thrive on meat, cats have perfected their bodies, both inside and out, as “obligate carnivores”.  Now, a debate about the right type of diet has many pet owners, and veterinarians, perplexed.

Even when times are tough, pet owners still find ways to make sure their furry companions have the right food.  For many cat owners, that food has always been a high quality dry kibble.  Some experts are now saying that these commercial diets are at the center of an epidemic of obesity and diabetes among our feline friends.  So, how do you know what’s best to feed?

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Sometimes Good Medicine is Simply Good Nutrition

Monday, June 1st, 2009

For pets with chronic health issues, veterinarians might recommend specific therapeutic diets. Designed to provide the right type of nutrition for the pet’s unique problems, these diets are often used for the lifetime of the pet. But, when finances are tight, are these “prescription diets” really worth the cost?

Feeding your dog or cat seems like an easy chore, but if your pet is suffering from kidney disease, allergies or even cancer, his nutritional needs require special attention. Most veterinarians keep an inventory of therapeutic or “prescription” diets on hand to help manage chronically sick pets. In spite of the benefits provided by these diets, the weak economy and rising prices have many owners thinking twice about staying on the more expensive diets.

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