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Automatic Feeders: Weight Loss Mechanism
Currently there is some amazing technology available to help with pet care. Today Dr. Eloise Bright from Love That Pet discusses whether an automatic pet feeder can help cats struggling with their growing waistline. A...
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Preservatives in Pet Food
Given the way that the pet food industry operates as of today, preservatives are generally necessary to keep the food products fresh and safe for consumption. But not all preservatives are created equal; while some a...
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SmartFeeder can help Slow Down a Food Gulper
In a previous post, we discussed the risks of pet food gulping, which can cause a range of gastrointestinal issues for the pet. Slow feed bowls, products that are designed to slow down gulpers, can possibly help. It ...
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Benefits and Risks of Slow Feed Pet Bowls
Many dogs and believe it or not, even some cats have a tendency to devour their food when presented with their meal. Labrador Retrievers are one canine breed that is infamous for their appetites. As a long time Lab ...
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Fruits and Vegetables in Pet Food
When evaluating a pet food, the macronutrient profiles – protein, fat, and carbohydrates -- are three of the most important factors in determining the suitability of the food for your pet. Still, there are other thin...
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How Many Ingredients are there in Pet Food
Last week we discussed some common tricks to quickly scan through the long ingredient lists in pet food. Of course the best way to evaluate your pet’s food is to be fully aware of possible food conflicts (with respec...
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Long Ingredient Lists in Pet Food
When was the last time that you looked, and I mean really looked, at the label on your pet’s food? If you have looked closely, one of the first things you might notice is that the list of ingredients is rather long, ...
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The Cost of Having an Overweight Pet
October 8th is the 2014 National Pet Obesity Awareness Day in the United States. This day was created by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) to help raise awareness of the pet obesity problem we have in...
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Should you Feed your Pet Diet Food
Just as with humans, where almost 70 % of U.S. adults are overweight and more than a third are considered obese according to the Center for Disease Control, there is a similar problem with our pets. According to Asso...
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Worst Reasons to Choose a Pet Food: The Name
When it comes to pet food, names can be deceiving. At least in some cases. In this post we will review some of the key labeling requirements in the U.S. and provide an example of how a pet food’s name does not alway...
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Worst Reasons to Choose a Pet Food: Grain Free
Grain free pet food is one of the fasting growing segments in the pet food industry. GfK Research recently reported that sales of grain free pet food grew a whopping 28% from September 2012 to September 2013 in US re...
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Read Beyond the Pet Food Name
We often stress the importance of reading the details on a pet food label. It is really the only way to evaluate if the food is a good fit for your dog or cat. Yet, many people simply look at the Brand and recipe na...