pet nutrition

It’s World Pet Obesity Week

It’s World Pet Obesity Week

Every October, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) unites with veterinary professionals and pet owners worldwide to raise awareness about the causes and health risks of pet obesity.

New Consumer-Friendly Pet Food Labeling

New Consumer-Friendly Pet Food Labeling

For the first time since the 1980s, we pet owners may find updated packaging and labels when shopping for pet food and specialty pet food products.

What’s the Best Dog Food?

What’s the Best Dog Food?

What’s the best dog food? Now there is a question that is almost impossible to answer in a general setting like this, BUT…here’s an article that may help.

My Dog Won’t Eat!

My Dog Won’t Eat!

“My dog won’t eat” is something veterinarians hear often. If your dog is a picky eater, getting them to ‘chow down’ can be hard work and quite worrying, but is there something else going on? There are a number of reasons why your dog may have no appetite…

Is My Pet Overweight?

Is My Pet Overweight?

Unfortunately, the answer to the question, ‘Is my pet overweight?’ is… ‘Probably, yes.’ The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention 2018 Pet Obesity Survey suggested that 59.5% of cats and 55.8% of dogs are classified as overweight or obese.