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The Most Popular Holiday Foods…That Your Pet Should Avoid!

December 8, 2023 Cynthia Malone cat nutrition, dog nutrition, food safety, gastrointestinal, heart disease, kidney disease, nutrition, pet food, treats

You may want to buy your pet a special holiday treat as a present or give them some of the holiday meal, but it’s important to think carefully about what you offer them. To help keep your dogs and cats safe as we enter the holiday season, follow these guidelines to keep the holidays healthy and happy!

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What’s the Best Diet for Dogs with Chronic Diarrhea?

March 6, 2023 Cynthia Malone allergies, allergy, diarrhea, dog, dog nutrition, dogs, fat, Food, food allergy, gastrointestinal, nutrition, pet food, therapeutic diets

Chronic diarrhea is one of the most frustrating medical conditions for both dog owners and veterinarians (and especially for us veterinary nutritionists!) However, while it can be challenging to find the optimal diet for a dog with chronic diarrhea, it’s worth the extra effort!

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Think Your Pet has a Food Allergy? Eliminating Mistakes in Elimination Diet Trials

April 4, 2022June 27, 2024 Cynthia Malone allergies, allergy, cat, cat nutrition, cats, diarrhea, dog, dog nutrition, dogs, food allergy, gastrointestinal, nutrition, pet food, therapeutic diets, vomiting

Although food allergies are uncommon in dogs and cats, the only way to diagnose them is with an elimination diet trial. Learn tips to avoid common mistakes and to plan a successful elimination diet trial.

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Out of options? What to do if your pet’s food is out of stock

May 3, 2021July 1, 2024 Cynthia Malone cat, cat nutrition, cats, dog, dog nutrition, dogs, gastrointestinal, ingredient list, nutrition, overweight, pet food, Petfoodology Blog, therapeutic diets

COVID-19 has caused turmoil in people’s lives this past year, but it has also had an impact on our pets’ lives, most recently because of some pet foods being temporarily out of stock. Here are some thoughts on ways to prevent running out and what to do if you do end up in that situation.

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Fiber Frustrations

November 4, 2019 Cynthia Malone fiber, gastrointestinal, insoluble, prebiotic, soluble, TDF, total dietary fiber

Fiber can be frustrating because of the many different types and effects as well as the inaccuracy of most measurements of fiber in pet foods. We explain the common types of fiber and the ways that it can be reported in foods.

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Figuring Out Food Sensitivities

September 25, 2019June 27, 2024 Cynthia Malone diarrhea, food allergy, food sensitivity, gastrointestinal, intolerance, vomiting

Many pets may have mild gastrointestinal signs with diet changes or related to being fed certain diets, supplements, or treats. Once major medical issues are ruled out, here’s a step-by-step plan to get to the bottom of things.