Why Are So Many Dogs Allergic?

Today we continue with our series of reader questions for Dr. Tiffany Bierer: Why are so many dogs becoming allergic to grain products? What are we doing now that we did not do say 20 years ago? Our knowledge of dog and cat health care and nutrition has greatly expanded over the last 20 years Read the Rest…

Does Corn Lead to Weight Gain?

Today we continue our series of reader questions for Dr. Tiffany Bierer: How does corn impact the nutritional health of dogs and cats?  Does it lead to weight gain? Dr. Bierer: Corn is an incredibly important source of nutrition for both humans and pets worldwide.  The great thing about it is the many different types Read the Rest…

What Are the Best Ingredients to Be Listed on a Bag of Dog Food?

Today we continue our series of reader questions with Dr. Tiffany Bierer: What are the best three ingredients to be listed on bags of dog food and snacks? Dr. Bierer: Good nutrition is complex and can be provided by a variety of ingredients.  There isn’t any one or two ingredients that are better than all Read the Rest…

Locating Information on Pet Metabolic Needs

Today we continue our series of reader questions answered by Dr. Tiffany Bierer Where could I get reliable, and credible information on the metabolic needs for cats and dogs? Such as grams per kg of body weight of the energy nutrients, and essential nutrients for their optimal health? Dr. Bierer: That is a great question!  Read the Rest…

Helping Your Dog Lose a Few Pounds

Today we continue with our series of reader questions for Dr. Tiffany Bierer: What is the best way to help your dog lose a few pounds? I know about limiting treats and exercise. What else should I be doing to help? Dr. Bierer: That is a great question! The key to making sure you keep Read the Rest…

Is It OK To Mix Raw Diet with Kibble?

Recently we asked you for your questions on pet nutrition for Dr. Tiffany Bierer, health and nutrition science manager for Mars Petcare US. For the next several days, we’ll be featuring Dr. Bierer’s responses to your questions! The raw diet seems to be all the rage now. Is it OK to mix a freeze dried Read the Rest…

Caring for Senior Pets: Interview with Dr. Ernie Ward

Last week we asked you for your senior pet care questions for Dr. Ernie Ward (you might recognize him from the Rachael Ray Show and other programs). Now we have his answers! Dr. Ward was on a tight schedule so he didn’t have time to answer all the questions but, if your question was not Read the Rest…

Pet Insurance and Cushing’s Syndrome

Pet Insurance and Cushing’s Syndrome This is a sponsored post by John Lewis Insurance, a leading supplier of pet insurance in the UK. Pet insurance can offer financial protection if your pet is diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome. The best pet insurance policies could include paying veterinary bills and paying your pet directly, as well as Read the Rest…

Why Organic for Your Dog?

Why Organic for your Dog? Guest post from Arcanatura LLC, a pet care company specializing in holistic veterinary products. U.S. sales of organic food and beverages have shot up from $1 billion in 1990 to $26.7 billion last year in 2010. The terms “natural” and “organic” have become a growing trend, the shelves in supermarkets Read the Rest…

Avoiding Dog Germs

Every December, we watch the Charlie Brown Christmas cartoon special. If you’ve seen it, you’ll remember the part where Lucy gets a big slurp from Snoopy then runs around yelling, “I’ve been kissed by a dog!! I have dog germs! Get hot water! Get some disinfectant! Get some iodine!” In our house, there’s a LOT Read the Rest…

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