by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing, Pet Food
Just like fad diets for humans, popular diets for your pets come and go. However, there’s one particular pet diet trend that gives us pause:ASPCA experts say raw food diets for pets that include raw meat, eggs and milk may be dangerous for your furry friends. We...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Pet Food
If you’re responsible for taking care of kittens in the first few months of their lives, you need to be prepared to move them from a diet of milk to regular kitten food. Our ASPCA nutrition experts tell you when and how it’s done with these easy top ten tips: Mother...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Pet Food, Senior Pet Care
Cats begin to show visible age-related changes at about seven to twelve years of age. There are metabolic, immunologic and body composition changes, too. Some of these are unavoidable. Others can be managed with diet. Start your cat on a senior diet at about seven...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Pet Allergies, Pet Food
Diabetes is a real problem for cats in this country, but the good news is that we now have a much better understanding of this condition, and even better, we can cure it in many cases. Best of all, we are learning how to prevent it, which is the ideal strategy for a...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Pet Food
Nutrients are substances obtained from food and used by an animal as a source of energy and as part of the metabolic machinery necessary for maintenance and growth. Barring any special needs, illness-related deficiencies or instructions from your vet, your pets should...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Pet Food
Adult cats should eat enough of a high-quality, nutritious food to meet their energy needs and to maintain and repair body tissues. The amount you feed your adult cat should be based on his or her size and energy output. Activity levels vary dramatically between pets...
