Nutrition Issues (37)
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7 Pet Problems — and the Products That Solve Them
By Shayna Meliker, May 6, 2013We're always on the lookout for creative products that help with our everyday pet problems — like not having enough space in the bedroom for a cat tree, or trying to alleviate our… Full Article ›
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Stuff Your Kitty's Kong With Bacon and Eggs
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 3, 2013While the canine version of the Kong is well known, the Kitty Kong is not. But your cat can benefit from a food puzzle in the same way your dog does. Cats go absolutely crazy over the Kitty Kong… Full Article ›
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10 Hot Trends and Topics in Veterinary Medicine Right Now
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 5, 2013As part of my brief series detailing the top trends, topics and products in vet medicine in 2013, I offer you this entry on what I see as my profession’s 10 hottest topics. Pay attention,… Full Article ›
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High Pet and Vet Convention Season Yields Five Top Pet Trends to Watch
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Mar 25, 2013It’s early spring… which means I’m exhausted. Convention weary, in particular. To make matters worse, I’m still suffering an aircraft-induced upper respiratory… Full Article ›
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How to Keep Your Pet's Food Safe (and Recognize When It's Not)
By Dr. Marty Becker, Oct 25, 2012Food is fragile. It’s only as good as its ingredients, and even when it is made perfectly, it attracts the attention of other hungry beings, everything from toxic mold to bugs to rodents. And… Full Article ›
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Animal Eating Disorders — They're More Common Than You Think
By Dr. Mary Fuller, Oct 3, 2012If humans can have eating disorders, is it possible that pets can too? While dogs and cats can suffer from issues with eating, their problems don’t always parallel the disorders that… Full Article ›
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Is It OK to Feed Our Pets Cantaloupe?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. Both our dog and cat like to eat cantaloupe. Is it safe? A. Although there are notable exceptions (such as raisins, onions and some nuts, among others), most foods that are unprocessed or… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With . . . Cats and Milk?
By Nora Zelevansky, Sep 12, 2012When it comes to special treats, it seems that cats naturally gravitate toward milk the way dogs take to bones and mice go for cheese. But while it’s true that many kitties love to… Full Article ›
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7 Foods You Should Never Feed Your Cat
By Arden Moore, Aug 2, 2012Although it can be irksome for owners, being branded finicky could ultimately be a boon for cats — especially when it comes to ingesting potentially dangerous foods. “The main… Full Article ›
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Is There Really Such a Thing as an Ideal Weight for Pets?
By Linda Fiorella, Aug 3, 2012Our furry family members depend on us to help them stay happy and healthy. And with so much talk of obesity and its effect on both quality and quantity of life, it’s only natural to aim for… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog . . . Eat His Food Away From His Bowl?
By Colleen Oakley, Aug 17, 2012It can be a peculiar sight: After you put food in your dog’s bowl, he takes a mouthful, walks across the room, drops it onto your carpet and then munches away. And he repeats this curious… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat . . . Not Crave Sweets?
By Linda Fiorella , Aug 15, 2012Lots of kitties live pampered lives — hence the classic quip that dogs have owners, but cats have staff. Despite so often living the proverbial sweet life, felines actually lack the… Full Article ›