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Not All Carbs Are Created Equal
The three macronutrients (besides water) that make up the majority of a pet food are protein, fat, and carbohydrates. A pet owner who reads their pet’s food label will notice that protein and fat percentages are rep...
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Fats in a Cat's Diet
Fat in a cat's diet is essential. Just as with humans, fat provides energy or fuel and aids in the breakdown and absorption of certain fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A, D, E & K. In addition, it provides a l...
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First Ingredient Rule Deconstructed
One common rule that pet owners use to choose a pet food is the first ingredient rule. It states that the first ingredient on the pet food ingredient list should be a meat or fish. At its core, this rule makes sense...
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Feeding Dogs for Healthy Joints
A common ailment that afflicts both humans and dogs is osteoarthritis. This has led to an explosion in demand for NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Humans often use drugs like Naprosyn and Ibuprofen to r...
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Sources of Protein for Cats
What veterinary nutritionists recommend most is a higher level of protein for cats than for dogs.Protein sources typically found in cat food include: Chicken Turkey Fish Lamb While these are excellent sources, it’s ...
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Not All Fats Are Created Equal
Dogs and cats both require moderate amounts of healthy fats in their diet. Much like protein, fats are a crucial part of a pet’s diet. Some of the key benefits of fat include: 1. Fat provides essential nutrients su...
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Feeding Dogs for Healthy Muscles
Today we are focusing on the nutrients that are required to support healthy muscle function. As most of us know, protein and the building block amino acids that protein is made of, are the foundations for muscle growt...
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The Reliability of Online Food Reviews
One of my pet peeves regarding pet food is the online reviews. Over the years, I have stumbled upon these reviews while collecting data and doing research on pet food ingredients, calories and macronutrients. To illu...
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Protein Needs of Senior Cats
It’s important to note that senior cats have slightly different nutritional needs, just as kittens do. Kittens need slightly MORE protein than adult cats and contrary to conventional wisdom out there, senior cats prot...
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Not All Proteins Are Created Equal
Overview of a Pet Food Proteins Dogs and cats are carnivores, which means that they are meant to eat a diet high in protein. However, when it comes to pet food, all protein sources are not created equal. This means t...
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Feeding Dogs for Stronger Bones
Besides proving energy for basic metabolic functions and movement, food can help support (or hinder) the body’s ability to maintain a strong muscular-skeletal structure, support organ health, enhance the immune system...
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What's in your pet's food?
Overview of a Good Pet Food When it comes to pet food, there are a few simple, fundamental rules that can be used to choose better foods for your pet. These rules form the basis for all of our food evaluations at Pet...