Nutrition Issues (20)
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Why Does My Cat . . . Crave Tuna Fish?
By Linda Fiorella, May 1, 2012It takes a stoic cat to resist the fishy allure of tuna — and most kitties aren’t up to the task. But what makes tuna so irresistible to felines in the first place? According… Full Article ›
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Is Canned Food or Kibble Better for My Cat?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 6, 2012Q. My veterinarian says canned food is better for my cat than kibble. Is this true? And if so, why? A. This may be true for your specific cat, but I’m not comfortable making a sweeping… Full Article ›
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Will Adding Oil to My Dog's Diet Cure His Itching?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Mar 25, 2012Q. My dog seems to be scratching himself more. He's already on lamb-and-rice food. Will adding oil to his diet help? A. Adding a veterinarian is the only thing that can truly help. Your dog… Full Article ›
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Are Probiotics Good for My Pet?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Mar 22, 2012Q. The dog food we get now says it has probiotics. Is this just marketing hype or is it really better? A. I would say that it's really better. The science on probiotics has been… Full Article ›
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Is Raw Food Safe for My Dog?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Mar 26, 2012Q. I have a co-worker who feeds raw chicken wings to her dog. I thought chicken bones could kill dogs. Is this safe? A. Chicken bones can and do kill dogs. All bones, whether raw or cooked,… Full Article ›
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Is a Vegan Diet Safe for My Cat?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Feb 29, 2012Q. I’m a vegan for health, environmental and animal cruelty reasons, and I’d like my pets to be vegans too. There’s a huge debate on several Internet sites about this subject.… Full Article ›
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Bologna for Breakfast? Why I Believe One Fast Food Chain Has Gone Too Far
By Dr. Ernie Ward, Feb 24, 2012Following my column last week about getting your walk on with your dog, and this column about vegetarian dog diets, it seems fitting that I discuss something that's been bothering me around… Full Article ›
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6 Foods You Should Never Feed Your Pet
Mar 28, 2012
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Why Does My Dog . . . Always Seem Hungry?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 30, 2012If you own a dog, you've probably asked yourself one of these questions: How can she want more after she just ate a big breakfast? Am I feeding her enough? Is she sick? Are other dogs always this… Full Article ›
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6 Great Ways to Practice Preventive Care
Jan 18, 2012January is Preventive Care Month, and with the start of the New Year, now is the perfect time to focus on your pet's health and wellness. Bottom line: If you concentrate on preventing health… Full Article ›
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10 Things You Should Know About Feeding Your Pet
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 20, 2012If you’re like most pet people, this post should strike a chord because, at some point in your life, you'll live with a pet whose weight or appetite is problematic. "How much… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog . . . Refuse to Eat Her Food?
By Dr. Patty Khuly , Feb 3, 2012Most dog owners have canines who'd eat anything in sight, but, believe it or not, there's also a significant percentage of them with the opposite problem: Their dogs just don’t… Full Article ›
