Understanding how our dogs and cats evolved helps us understand who they are, where they came from, what we should be feeding them, and how we can add to their overall health, well-being, and length of life. According to historians, modern-day dogs and cats belong to...
Well-controlled studies in a diverse number of animal species have shown that calorie restriction, that is eating less, over a lifetime creates significant positive beneficial changes in physiological functions accompanied by a decrease in age-related disorders....
Would you like to help your dog or cat live a longer and healthier life? The best thing you can do to promote longevity is to ensure that your dog or cat is eating a biologically appropriate diet based on the principles of optimum nutrition. So, let’s talk about...
The bacteria that reside in the small intestine and colon of the dog and cat play an all-important role in their overall health. These bacteria constitute a metabolically active system that acts as a significant barrier to infection and disease. It is important to...
97% of all feline hyperthyroidism is caused by a non-cancerous tumor in the thyroid gland. Carcinoma of the thyroid gland causes the other 3%. The result of either kind is an increase in the production of thyroid hormone. Clinical signs of hyperthyroidism in cats to...
