Did you know that most pet foods, even the so-called premium brands, are formulated to only meet minimum nutritional guidelines. Pet vitamins and supplements are of the utmost importance to promote optimum nutrition for your pet. Pet food manufacturers compete in a...
By Dr. Bill Barnett, D.V.M. Optimum Nutrition, Health, & Longevity If you want to improve either the health or the lifespan of your dog, you’re definitely not alone. Here we’ll explore methods on how to make your dog live longer. Every day, hundreds of...
Growing Puppies and Kittens The primary nutritional goal during growth is to assure full genetic potential where healthy organs, strong muscles, tendons and bones are achieved. Most pet owners have a tendency to overfeed a growing animal. Rapid growth in dogs can...
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...
