As we all know, sodium is an essential mineral for life. It is found in the blood and in the fluid that surrounds the cells in our body. Sodium maintains the cellular environment and prevents cells from swelling or dehydrating. It is also important for maintaining proper nerve and muscle cell function. In pet foods, […]
Obesity is a common problem in dogs, so if your furry friend is packing on a few too many pounds these days, it is not alone. If your vet agrees with your observation of weight gain, the key is to then identify the possible causes before starting a total weight management program that can result […]
Dogs are creatures of habit, and usually prefer to stick with their current food. But sometimes it’s necessary to disrupt the routine, and transition to a new food. Here are some smart strategies for giving your pup a brand new menu without much resistance. Introducing new food gradually This is the most successful way to […]
In the best-selling book <em>French Women Don’t Get Fat </em>(Vintage), writer Mireille Guiliano explains how les femmes françaises indulge in baguettes, champagne and chocolate without sacrificing their ability to slip into their curve-hugging sweaters. The question now is: Does the seemingly miraculous European food effect carry over to continental canines? In America, the issue of […]
According to a recent study published in the journal Agriculture and Human Values, consumers are becoming more aware of what they eat, with health consciousness linked to less illness, greater physical activity and even higher income levels. This awareness extends to what’s served on the dinner table and what’s poured into dog bowls. Some pet […]
Providing your dog with vitamins, minerals and other nutritional components is important to your pet’s health and well-being, and the best way to do that is by feeding it a high-quality, complete and balanced diet. Often you may be tempted to supplement your pet’s diet with table scraps or other nutritional supplements. It is, however, […]
Thousands of years ago, when dogs were first domesticated, our ancestors fed them table scraps. In other words, they gave them people food, such as bits of meats, vegetables and fruits, which were left over from their own meals. Fast-forward to the present, and you may have noticed a return to the basics in the […]
When Jerome Kogan’s eight-year-old pug, Grady, begs for her dinner, it’s probably not because she’s concerned about her health. “Grady starts asking for dinner about 3 o’clock every afternoon,” says the 39-year-old resident of New York City. “I try to hold off until 4, though sometimes her incessant whining gets to me, and I feed […]
The best evidence that you’ve chosen the right dog food is your dog itself. Your furry pal’s inward and outward appearance is tangible, visible proof that you’re dishing up a food that meets its nutritional needs. While other factors can also affect your pup’s health and behavior, making sure your dog eats properly is fundamental […]
When Daisy Lehman of Cleveland brought home her pug puppy last summer, it was with explicit feeding instructions from the breeder. “He told me to transition slowly from the food he’d been giving her to the puppy formula I was planning to give her,” says Lehman. The advice was sound, but Lehman was still not […]
Skip to content