According to a May 2014 survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, over half of American pets are overweight or obese. The survey found that almost 53 percent of dogs and a whopping 58 percent of cats were packing too many pounds. And, just as with humans, an obese pet is at increased…
One thing you hear about cats repeatedly is that they are obligate carnivores – that is, that they must have meat in their diet. There are a number of reasons for this – cats need some vitamins and amino acids in their pre-formed state because they don’t have the ability to make them in their…
Limited ingredient cat food is similar to hypoallergenic cat food. These foods are usually fed to cats that have food allergies or food intolerances. They typically have a single protein source and a single carb source – ideally something that your cat hasn’t eaten previously. The idea is to change your cat’s diet to something…
The Top-Rated Dry, Wet, & Frozen Foods For Kittens Kittens grow incredibly fast. That cute little ball of fur can double or even triple his weight in the first few weeks he’s alive. Not only is he growing but his energy levels are off the charts as he runs, plays, and pounces in all directions….
EVO uses the tag line “The ancestral diet meets modern nutrition,” and their pet foods are known for having high amounts of meat protein and low carbohydrates. Their foods are grain free and they say they are an alternative to feeding a raw diet. EVO claims they were the first grain free kibbled pet food…
Merrick Pet Food was founded in 1988 near Amarillo, Texas, starting with natural dog treats. The brand has expanded since that time to include dog foods. In 2012 the company introduced the Purrfect Bistro menu of 21 high protein, grain free canned and dry cat foods. Merrick also owns Castor & Pollux, ORGANIX, and Natural…
Many people are worried about coronavirus and their pets. The coronavirus in the news, more formally known as COVID-19, came to public notice in December 2019. It originated in Wuhan, China, and is believed to have started in open air food markets. The original species that carried the virus might have been the bat but…