by Amherst | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog, News, Nutrition, Pet Wellness
Grain free diets and its association with heart disease in dogs has recently made the news. Last week the US FDA made an announcement to alert pet owners and veterinarians about reports of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs fed grain free diets. DCM is a serious and...
by Amherst | Aug 22, 2017 | Blog, Nutrition
by Cailin R. Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVN July 03, 2017 in Petfoodology Blog, Trending Topics in Pet Nutrition We’ve discussed grain-free diets in a previous post, focusing on the fact that “grain-free” is a marketing term rather than a health term. There are no data that...
by Skunkworks Creative | Apr 26, 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
A health alert has been issued for BC due to an outbreak of salmonella infections, likely in relation to raw pet food. While pets can carry Salmonella bacteria, they may show no signs of illness. The BC Centre for disease control is collaborating with BC health...
by Skunkworks Creative | Apr 26, 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
This FAQ put together by the Veterinary Information Network looks at some of the questions and controversies concerning raw food diets. *The following has been reprinted with permission from VIN. What is a raw food diet? Are there different types? There are many types...
by Amherst | Apr 11, 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
Many people come into the clinic and ask what treats are appropriate for a pet with a sensitive stomach or are the healthiest options. Animals with food sensitivities, chronic GI issues or sensitive tummies in general can be hard to find appropriate treats for. There...
by Amherst | Mar 20, 2015 | Blog, Nutrition, Pet Wellness, Seasonal Hazards
Dr. Loretta Yuen introduces you to: Toxic Foods April is a time when families prepare to gather and feast for such holidays as Easter, Passover and Ridvan, it is also a time where pet owners are often tempted to give table scraps to their pets to include them in their...
