Nutrition Information for animals
Nutrition Information for animals, pet food labeling, and recipes. Learn what are good foods for your pets, why there is a lot of discussion about the "BARF" diet, and more.
Tell if Your Pet is Overweight
Like their human counterparts, a large population of pets in the US are overweight. Contributing factors include increasingly sedentary lifestyles, too many snacks and calorie-rich food. Animals who are overweight are more likely to suffer from heart and joint problems, loss of energy, diabetes and some types of cancer among other things. Knowing how to assess your pet's body condition is the first step in maintaining a healthy weight.
Like their human counterparts, a large population of pets in the US are overweight. Contributing factors include increasingly sedentary lifestyles, too many snacks and calorie-rich food. Animals who are overweight are more likely to suffer from heart and joint problems, loss of energy, diabetes and some types of cancer among other things. Knowing how to assess your pet's body condition is the first step in maintaining a healthy weight.
Pet Food Recall Information & Timeline
This is the page to find information, news and a general timeline of the pet food recall events, as reported in the Veterinary Medicine blog since March 17, 2007.
This is the page to find information, news and a general timeline of the pet food recall events, as reported in the Veterinary Medicine blog since March 17, 2007.
Pet Food Recall -- Latest News Recap
The scope of the pet food recall continues to expand. Now consumers need to be aware of the growing number of human food recalls as well; namely pork and chicken meat known to be contaminated with melamine.
The scope of the pet food recall continues to expand. Now consumers need to be aware of the growing number of human food recalls as well; namely pork and chicken meat known to be contaminated with melamine.
Pet Food Recall: Rethinking Pet and Human Food Choices
I have been reading as much as I can on the pet food recall, as I am sure many pet lovers have. The volume of news is at times overwhelming. With news of the possibility of tainted food extending to human food, I feel that this is just the tip of the iceberg.
I have been reading as much as I can on the pet food recall, as I am sure many pet lovers have. The volume of news is at times overwhelming. With news of the possibility of tainted food extending to human food, I feel that this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Pet Food Recall Extended to Human Foods
The distinction between the pet foods and human foods being recalled is starting to blur. News of contaminated pork was released late last week from a small, private hog farm in California. Now the FDA has issued warnings for pork in 6 states as well as chicken meat. This article is a collection of the leading headlines regarding the contaminated wheat, corn and rice recalls -- for both pet and human food.
The distinction between the pet foods and human foods being recalled is starting to blur. News of contaminated pork was released late last week from a small, private hog farm in California. Now the FDA has issued warnings for pork in 6 states as well as chicken meat. This article is a collection of the leading headlines regarding the contaminated wheat, corn and rice recalls -- for both pet and human food.
The Viewer Viewpoint: Pet Food Diets
In light of the March 2007 massive pet food recall, guest author Jim Willis offers an overview of pet food manufacturing in the United States, including "Frequently Asked Questions" and his recipes for homemade dog and cat diets.
In light of the March 2007 massive pet food recall, guest author Jim Willis offers an overview of pet food manufacturing in the United States, including "Frequently Asked Questions" and his recipes for homemade dog and cat diets.
Pet Food Recall - Pet Lovers Speak Up
The massive pet food recall voluntarily initiated by Menu Foods has pet owners worried, confused and angry. Learn what people are saying on the VetMed blog and elsewhere in this article.
The massive pet food recall voluntarily initiated by Menu Foods has pet owners worried, confused and angry. Learn what people are saying on the VetMed blog and elsewhere in this article.
Tips on selecting fresh pet foods for your dog or cat
Easy tips to make sure that your commercial pet food purchases are as fresh and health as possible for your pets.
Easy tips to make sure that your commercial pet food purchases are as fresh and health as possible for your pets.
Is it OK to feed my dog corn on the cob?
Most people are aware of the dangers of feeding pets a diet of table scraps that are high in fat (trimmings, gravy, etc.), especially pets who do not consume table scraps on a regular basis. This FAQ addresses feeding pets corn on the cob, which may seem like a healthy alternative, but real dangers exist and this food item is not recommended for pets.
Most people are aware of the dangers of feeding pets a diet of table scraps that are high in fat (trimmings, gravy, etc.), especially pets who do not consume table scraps on a regular basis. This FAQ addresses feeding pets corn on the cob, which may seem like a healthy alternative, but real dangers exist and this food item is not recommended for pets.
My cat was playing with a string, then ate it. Is this a problem?
String, yarn and other "linear" play items are popular items for cats, and cats love to follow the movement of string. Many cats will also try to ingest string, and this can be harmful. Tips to protect your cat from intestinal blockage or tears from string or other linear foreign bodies.
String, yarn and other "linear" play items are popular items for cats, and cats love to follow the movement of string. Many cats will also try to ingest string, and this can be harmful. Tips to protect your cat from intestinal blockage or tears from string or other linear foreign bodies.
Glyco-Flex® Life Stages - Veterinary Soft Chew
Glyco-Flex for dogs, cats and horses are for the support and maintenance of connective tissues including joints, tendons and ligaments. Glyco-Flex Life Stages includes natural supplements that support joint health in dogs.
Glyco-Flex for dogs, cats and horses are for the support and maintenance of connective tissues including joints, tendons and ligaments. Glyco-Flex Life Stages includes natural supplements that support joint health in dogs.
Frequently Asked Question: Why does my dog (or cat) eat grass?
Many people ask why their dog eats grass. The reasons can vary from they like the taste to possibly an empty or upset stomach.
Many people ask why their dog eats grass. The reasons can vary from they like the taste to possibly an empty or upset stomach.
Pet Naturals® of Vermont Showcases its Top Six Veterinary-Quality Supplements at Global Pet Expo, March 13-15, Booth #518
Pet Naturals® of Vermont Showcases its Top Six Veterinary-Quality Supplements at Global Pet Expo, March 13-15, Booth #518. They are offering new customers a pre-packed assortment of its top selling supplements.
Pet Naturals® of Vermont Showcases its Top Six Veterinary-Quality Supplements at Global Pet Expo, March 13-15, Booth #518. They are offering new customers a pre-packed assortment of its top selling supplements.
Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont Presents: Frequently Asked Questions about Vetri-Science® Products
Learn about ingredients and nutraceutical products, such as Perna canaliculus, Glyco-Flex®, MSM, glucosamine HCl, manganese and calcium ascorbate and how they may help your arthritic pet in this informative FAQ submitted by Vetri-Science® Laboratories.
Learn about ingredients and nutraceutical products, such as Perna canaliculus, Glyco-Flex®, MSM, glucosamine HCl, manganese and calcium ascorbate and how they may help your arthritic pet in this informative FAQ submitted by Vetri-Science® Laboratories.
Glossary: Ingredient Breakdown And Key Terminology For Pet Nutitional Supplements
Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont provides an ingredient breakdown and key terminology for pet nutitional supplements.
Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont provides an ingredient breakdown and key terminology for pet nutitional supplements.
Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont Exhibiting at Western States Veterinary Conference
Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont, a division of FoodScience Corporation, is exhibiting at the 2005 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas.
Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont, a division of FoodScience Corporation, is exhibiting at the 2005 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas.
Animal Enthusiasts And Supplement Industry Share Common Goal - Join NASC to Ensure Availability of Quality, Standardized Animal Supplements
The National Animal Supplement Council is an industry group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the health of companion animals and horses throughout the United States. Membership in NASC is available to all who share an interest in animals and believe access to animal supplements should not be limited or removed completely.
The National Animal Supplement Council is an industry group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the health of companion animals and horses throughout the United States. Membership in NASC is available to all who share an interest in animals and believe access to animal supplements should not be limited or removed completely.
Managing Risk Of Animal Supplements Through Custom Adverse Event Reporting
The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) has initiated its Adverse Event Reporting System (NAERS) for pet supplements. This is worthy news for pet owners who use supplements for their pets -- the Food & Drug Administration has complete access, something not even done on the human side of the supplement industry.
The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) has initiated its Adverse Event Reporting System (NAERS) for pet supplements. This is worthy news for pet owners who use supplements for their pets -- the Food & Drug Administration has complete access, something not even done on the human side of the supplement industry.
Viewer Viewpoint Response to The BARF Diet Article
A viewer-submitted piece in reponse to: Veterinary Q & A - Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods, The BARF Diet. What is it? Is it something you should consider for your pets? Find out what our readers have to say in this "interactive" article.
A viewer-submitted piece in reponse to: Veterinary Q & A - Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods, The BARF Diet. What is it? Is it something you should consider for your pets? Find out what our readers have to say in this "interactive" article.
Veterinary Q & A - Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods: The BARF Diet
Veterinary Q & A - Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods: The BARF Diet. What is it? Is it something you should consider fro your pets? Find out what our readers have to say in this "interactive" article.
Veterinary Q & A - Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods: The BARF Diet. What is it? Is it something you should consider fro your pets? Find out what our readers have to say in this "interactive" article.
Nasc Quality Seal Helps Ensure Consumers Receive Quality Animal Supplements
As part of its ongoing effort to improve and standardize the animal supplement industry, National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) initiated its Quality Seal Program. The Seal is a way for consumers to know that when they buy a product, they buy from a reputable manufacturer that has successfully completed a facility audit.
As part of its ongoing effort to improve and standardize the animal supplement industry, National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) initiated its Quality Seal Program. The Seal is a way for consumers to know that when they buy a product, they buy from a reputable manufacturer that has successfully completed a facility audit.
Canine Weight Loss Supplement Debut
Pet Naturals® of Vermont, a division of FoodScience Corporation, will debut its new canine weight loss supplement K-9 Carb Down™ at Natural Products Expo East in Washington, D.C.
Pet Naturals® of Vermont, a division of FoodScience Corporation, will debut its new canine weight loss supplement K-9 Carb Down™ at Natural Products Expo East in Washington, D.C.
Working Toward Regulation Of The Animal Supplement Industry
The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) is an industry group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the health of companion animals and horses throughout the United States. NASC is actively working to establish nationally consistent, fair and responsible regulation for the animal supplement industry.
The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) is an industry group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the health of companion animals and horses throughout the United States. NASC is actively working to establish nationally consistent, fair and responsible regulation for the animal supplement industry.
Management of CRF (Chronic Renal Failure) in Cats
Foods, tips for getting a cat to eat, drink water, and vitamin supplementation for the cat that suffers from kidney failure (Chonic Renal Failure, or CRF for short.)
Foods, tips for getting a cat to eat, drink water, and vitamin supplementation for the cat that suffers from kidney failure (Chonic Renal Failure, or CRF for short.)
Studies Prove Phase 2® Carb Blocker Effective in Canine Weight Loss
Veterinarians and experts know that obesity and puts pets at risk for certain health problems like diabetes, orthopedic problems, heart disease and stroke. Vetri-Lean for Dogs from Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont, makers of Glyco-Flex®, contains the clinically proven carb blocker Phase 2 Pet®, a proprietary extract of the white bean.
Veterinarians and experts know that obesity and puts pets at risk for certain health problems like diabetes, orthopedic problems, heart disease and stroke. Vetri-Lean for Dogs from Vetri-Science® Laboratories of Vermont, makers of Glyco-Flex®, contains the clinically proven carb blocker Phase 2 Pet®, a proprietary extract of the white bean.
Farnam Pet Extends Its Shed Solution™ Line
Farnam Pet Products has broadened its Shed Solution™ line with two new selections that help control unwanted shedding.
Farnam Pet Products has broadened its Shed Solution™ line with two new selections that help control unwanted shedding.
Pet owners are checking the labels!
Veterinary press release for Pawmax nutritional and performance supplements for dogs.
Veterinary press release for Pawmax nutritional and performance supplements for dogs.
BarfDiet.com
Links and information about this nutrition "lifestyle" known as BARF.
Links and information about this nutrition "lifestyle" known as BARF.
Dog Food Recipes I
Cookies, biscuits, and a recipe for "Ellie's Dog Loaf".
Cookies, biscuits, and a recipe for "Ellie's Dog Loaf".
"Kibble Ingredients"
In-depth comparison of several brand name dog foods. Ingredients are also explained well.
In-depth comparison of several brand name dog foods. Ingredients are also explained well.
BARF Diet
Find out more about Bones And Raw Food (BARF) diet for dogs (and cats).
Find out more about Bones And Raw Food (BARF) diet for dogs (and cats).
BARF diet - Personal Account
"I feed BARF" -- an account of why and how to "do" this type of diet for your dog, including preparations, storage, and serving.
"I feed BARF" -- an account of why and how to "do" this type of diet for your dog, including preparations, storage, and serving.
Dog Food Recipes II
From Westie USA. Cookies, biscuits, cakes, and stews. Something for every dog, including Snickerpoodles. Some of these recipes look like they may be high in fat and sugar. As with all recipes, check with your vet first.
From Westie USA. Cookies, biscuits, cakes, and stews. Something for every dog, including Snickerpoodles. Some of these recipes look like they may be high in fat and sugar. As with all recipes, check with your vet first.
Ingredients and Labeling
Find out what is really in pet food, and how to interpret the ingredients on pet food labels.
Find out what is really in pet food, and how to interpret the ingredients on pet food labels.
Pet Food and Treat Recipes
Links to pet food manufacturers.
Links to pet food manufacturers.
BARF diet - Tips & Tricks
Find out what works for others, cost saving tips, and a place to submit your own tip.
Find out what works for others, cost saving tips, and a place to submit your own tip.
Milk Replacer Recipe
Recipes for general homemade puppy formula and 'puppy booster' formula for weak or otherwise compromised puppies.
Recipes for general homemade puppy formula and 'puppy booster' formula for weak or otherwise compromised puppies.
Pet Food Companies
Links to pet food manufacturers.
Links to pet food manufacturers.
Canine "Raw Recruits"
Chat with other pet owners who are proponents of this diet, view photos, and read their pet success stories.
Chat with other pet owners who are proponents of this diet, view photos, and read their pet success stories.
Sample Diets - Animal Protection Institute
From the people who aren't afraid to say "what's really in pet food" (See: Labeling and Ingredients), diet recipes for your dog and cat.
From the people who aren't afraid to say "what's really in pet food" (See: Labeling and Ingredients), diet recipes for your dog and cat.
Pet Food and Treat Recipes
Make your own pet foods and biscuits.
Make your own pet foods and biscuits.
Pet-Fit™
From Hill's Science Diet - take the Pet Fit Challenge™ and get your pet in shape with this informative and interactive site.
From Hill's Science Diet - take the Pet Fit Challenge™ and get your pet in shape with this informative and interactive site.
Pet Nutrition
Diet and treat tips from North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Diet and treat tips from North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Nutrition Glossary
Geared for horses, this glossary is useful for general nutrition terms for any species, including but definitely not limited to: herbal, vitamin, and supplement terminology.
Geared for horses, this glossary is useful for general nutrition terms for any species, including but definitely not limited to: herbal, vitamin, and supplement terminology.
What does BARF stand for, in terms of veterinary nutrition?
The BARF diet has its share of strong supporters, detractors and people who just think that the whole thing is just too much work for today's busy lifestyles. Learn what this method of feeding is all about in this glossary entry.
The BARF diet has its share of strong supporters, detractors and people who just think that the whole thing is just too much work for today's busy lifestyles. Learn what this method of feeding is all about in this glossary entry.