Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category

I was told that un-cooked eggs are good for a dogs coat. Is that statement true? JB, California
Dear JB,
I thought this question was going to be an easy one but then I searched the internet to get a feel for the topic and wow, there are lots of different opinions out there. Here are the [...]

I have been feeding my American Bulldog Puppy LiveSmart Chicken and Brown Rice Puppy Formula. I would like to switch her to an Adult Food now, which one do you recommend for large/heavy breeds? Thank you! KM, North Carolina
Dear KM,
You don’t say how old your puppy is, but if you’re beginning to think about switching [...]

I’ve been hearing more and more about the value of adding fruits and vegetables to my dog’s diet. I know that certain ingredients can be harmful, but I’m not sure what to stay away from, and what’s beneficial. Can you tell me what fruits and veggies are appropriate to add to my dog’s diet, and [...]

I just bred my dog and am wondering if while she is pregnant I should feed her anything special or get her vitamins. I want her to have a healthy pregnancy and healthy puppies. Is there anything you might wanna suggest for her? Thanks JC, Michigan
Dear JC,
The average length of pregnancy in dogs is 63 [...]

Can I use the Wellness Allergy Super5Mix Complete Health Whitefish and Sweet Potato Recipe dog food for my cat? She is an indoor only cat. She has a sensitive tummy, UTI, and skin/hair loss issues. She yacks alot, mostly food and in the summer hair balls. We have her on hair medicine. My vet suggested [...]

If my dog is overweight, how do I determine if he should be on a weight-loss food or if cutting the current food is best? SM, North Carolina
Dear SM,
Good news! Today (October 14) is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, so take your pet to your veterinarian and have them collect information that will not only [...]

I have a 5 year old Labrador and have been giving her 1% milk each night about 1 glass full. She has no health problems and does not have diarrhea. Is this bad for her? LB, New York
Dear LB,
The saying “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” does come to mind! However, I do think [...]

Please help, I’m so confused! I want to choose the best food for my dog but don’t know the difference between “holistic,” “organic,” “natural,” and other words I see on bags.  Can you help me sort all this out? SM, North Carolina
Dear SM,
I agree, interpreting the language on bags of dog food can be mind-boggling.  [...]

When should I switch my adult to senior food and which senior food is the best? I’m especially concerned about the different protein levels in the two foods. SG
Dear SG,
We’ve all heard that dogs age seven years to our one year, so a two-year-old dog is like a 14-year-old kid, a seven-year-old dog is like [...]