American society as a whole has become increasingly aware of the importance of nutrition and its effect on health. The information is readily available everywhere you look. The fact that so many of us choose not to embrace this knowledge is baffling to me. I would...
My Pet Carnivore Wolves prefer to hunt in packs seeking a diet rich in meat sources from small or large animal prey. Although rare, they have occasionally been seen including berries, fruit and some plant parts in their diet. This behavior poses some ethical questions...
Scientists teach us that food can make us healthy and strong or it can make us very sick and weak. In 450 BC, Herodotus said the following: “All diseases to which man is subject proceed from food.” This is also a widely held opinion among many scientists today....
Factors affecting nutrition: Optimum Nutrition is a key element in raising a healthy dog or cat. Some of the many factors affecting pet nutritional requirements include: 1. Breed 2. Age 3. Gender Intact Spayed or Neutered 4. Physiological State Growth Adult Pregnancy...
By Dr. Bill Barnett, D.V.M. Pet health is much more than the absence of disease. The typical medical definition is simply the absence of any clinical disease. For me, pet health should include all of the following characteristics: An active, playful pet with...
