NUTRITION

Stay up to date with the latest recall announcements by signing up for them on Dog Food Advisor, Foodsafety.gov and the FDA.

Please remember DO NOT GIVE JERKY TREATS TO YOUR PETS, ANY KIND, ANY FLAVOR, FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC.   I still see reports on my Vet Info Network about Fanconi Syndrome and deaths in 2024!!    If you must give jerky then  dehydrate your own meats OR purchase human grade jerky -remember NO spices though, OR get the Hills Science diet fake jerky which is what I use here as treats.

Pet Food and Product Recalls/Alerts
Reporting Adverse Events
Dry Pet Foods and Salmonella

 

You know the saying, "You are what you eat, " right?? I think  one of my biggest pet peeves is when I hear...I buy whatever is the  cheapest OR I get my food from a certain discount food store where many  of these foods have no scientific backing, crap ingredients, improper  nutrition etc."  Use this PET FOOD ALLIANCE link to research the food you purchase AND use this WSAVA article to see what to look for in your food!   The Purina Institute has tons of great info along with The Petfood Institute.

WSAVA guidelines
Canine Nutrition Guidelines

Feline Nutrition Guidelines: Cornell

Feline Nutrition Guidelines

The Savvy Cat Owner's Guide..the sites listed here are applicable to dogs as well
Guidelines for Selecting Pet Food
AAHA Guidelines

Feeding in a Multicat Household

Understanding Pet Foods: AAFCO Talks Pet Food, BalanceIT.com, Pet Food Recalls, Reporting Food Complaints, FDA INFO

Tufts University Pet Nutrition

Tufts Petfoodology

Tufts Nutrition Services

Check out your supplements to see if they have the NASC Quality seal

Fatty Acid Supplements
Senior Diets-Do They Live Up to the Hype? 

Food, Exercise and Obesity are entwined issues.  It has been said, "You  are what you eat." Since our pets have no control over purchasing good  foods, it is up to us to make sure they receive healthy balanced diets.   Obesity, and its associated health problems, is on the rise in our pet  population and it is up to us to rectify the problem!!  Use allotted kibble as training treats to ensure no extra calories are fed. Also, consider using fruits and  veggies like apple pieces, green beans, and carrot pieces. Counting  calories , learning to eat differently and increased exercise are the keys to weight loss in animals and  people.  Many pets also need a prescription weight loss diet or a fresh food diet to help with weight loss.  You can reduce calories BUT the more you reduce them the more you also reduce the nutrition they are supposed to get...this is why weight loss diets and fresh food diets are recommended for many pets.  Also remember, "All you can eat buffets are not healthy for pets or people." 

Please check out the following:

Take the L.O.V.E. assessment to assess your pet's BODY CONDITION

How to Use Dog Treats for Training, Bonding and Rewarding

Treat Guidelines for Dogs..UC Davis

Feeding Multiple Cats: Tips and Feeders
TOYS...as reviewed by dogs

Association for Pet Obesity Prevention

Nutrition for Cats:Is it Really that Different?

Mini Meals Promote Physical Activity in Cats

Feline Obesity

Pet Obesity
Keep Fit in Winter
Pets Need to Have Fun
Healthy Weight
AAHA Weight Management Guidelines 2021
Your Pet's Healthy Weight
POMC mutation in Labs predisposes to obesity