Recent Posts in Diet & Nutrition Category
Posted on Dec 5, 2017
For those of us who enjoy cooking at home, preparing meals is how we show our love—especially during the holidays! While our spouses, children, and friends are usually the recipients of our ...
Posted on Jun 11, 2017
Dog food isn't the only thing in your pantry that your dog can safely enjoy. The odds are good that you already have plenty of affordable and healthy treats for your pup that they'll love! ...
Posted on Feb 28, 2017
As animal owners, we love to spoil our four-legged friends. Treats, food, toys, and whatever else we believe makes them happy is easy for us to provide. However, sometimes we provide a little too much ...
Posted on Aug 15, 2012
When it’s raining or snowing outside, it’s tough to get your dog outdoors for his or her daily exercise. But thanks to a new, popular invention, you don’t need to take your dog ...
Posted on Apr 2, 2012
Food products intended for humans are not the only products that can be recalled by the Food and Drug Administration. One pet food company recently issued a notice of recall for a dry dog food that ...
Posted on Mar 5, 2012
One concern that many cat owners have is obesity. Usually, obesity in cats stems from lack of activity, age, and of course – diet. All too often, cat owners leave out the food bowl and let their ...
Posted on Jan 9, 2012
Not sure whether to feed your cat wet food, dry food or both? Leading pet nutritionists believe that a steady diet of both wet and dry food for cats is ideal. Most cat owners have a ready supply of ...
Posted on Nov 21, 2011
If you are a cat owner, you may want to know about two common errors people commonly make while feeding their friendly felines. Usually, these mistakes are made unknowingly, but can lead to health ...
Posted on Nov 7, 2011
Does your dog look lovingly at you when you are sitting down to dinner? Does it know how to cock his head just right in order to get an extra scrap of food? If so, then your canine friend will ...
Posted on Aug 8, 2011
Believe it or not, it is very common for snakes to lose interest in eating food, which is why some snakes can go weeks upon weeks without eating. However, when your pet snake refuses to eat the food ...
Posted on Jul 25, 2011
When it comes to a dog's diet, many pet owners find themselves wondering which is better: canned food or dry food. While this has been long debated, there are certain benefits associated with canned ...
Posted on Jul 4, 2011
As a dog owner, you know that one of the best ways to reward your dog for good behavior is to give it a treat. However, you may be tired of buying the store variety and want to give your pet something ...
Posted on Mar 7, 2011
One treat that birds love to eat is fruit and you can feed your pet bird a variety of fruits that are pre-chopped before inserted into its cage. When you're offering your bird chopped fruit, you may ...
Posted on Jan 24, 2011
Allison Sweeney, host of "The Biggest Loser", says that obesity amongst humans is not her only concern. In fact, the host is very concerned about dog obesity, so much so that she is helping launch a ...
Posted on Dec 13, 2010
With Christmas and New Year's right around the corner, you are most likely enjoying festive times and preparing delicious treats for your family and friends. However, if you have a dog, remember that ...
Posted on Oct 4, 2010
Many people are unaware of the fact that overfeeding their dogs can lead to serious health problems. Some of these health problems include diabetes, obesity, arthritis as well as heart disease. Due to ...
Posted on Jun 9, 2010
You may have heard that brushing your pet's teeth is an excellent way to protect your pet's health and overall well-being. According to research, oral diseases such as gingivitis or periodontal ...
Posted on May 4, 2010
Like people, it's easy for our pets to gain an extra few pounds when they do not receive enough exercise or when they eat a poor diet on a regular basis. In fact, one study suggests that as many as ...
Posted on Mar 18, 2010
While most dogs and cats are able to stomach pretty much anything you put on their plate, there are some foods veterinarians warn can be particularly harmful to your furry friends. In fact, if you are ...