Any dog that routinely trains for speed, endurance, conditioning, or strength should be considered a performance dog. Feeding these canine athletes for ultimate performance requires more attention than your average dog. Our many canine breeds differ greatly in their...
Many dog owners are concerned about canine kidney failure. Kidney failure is one of those chronic degenerative diseases I call a normal age-related disease, in that kidney function always seems to decline with age in all animals. While kidney failure is most commonly...
There are essentially three types of animals found in nature: carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores. Carnivores are animals that eat other animals. A carnivore’s digestive system is unable to break down the cell walls of plant vegetation. Omnivores are animals...
We all want our pets to live long, healthy lives. The key to great health for all living organisms is optimum nutrition and choosing the best diet for your dog or cat. American society as a whole has become increasingly aware of the importance of nutrition and its...
Do dogs and cats need nutritional supplements? Nutritional supplements are among the fastest-growing products in the pet nutrition industry — the primary reason behind this growth pet owners are supplementing their own diets with results, and now believe the furry...