Apr 18, 2015 · Basically, I would like to know the main differences between senior and regular dog foods and should an elderly dog that already gets joint support food supplements and doesn’t have a weight problem be given special or regular dog food? In specific, my dog is a large (25 kg.) female elderly (14.5 y/o) mixed breed (probably mostly German Shepard).

Dec 5, 2024 · "I always worry that the regular dry kibble isn’t enough nutrition for Hoagie. This is a good alternative that doesn’t require me feeding him a full meal of raw food (which gives me sticker-shock and I worry if I don’t feed it to him fast enough for it to still be fresh.)"

Dec 2, 2024 · Feeding your diabetic dog consistent meals at regular intervals is important to help stabilize blood sugar levels. Divide the daily food portion into two or more equally sized meals, given at the same time each day. Choose a high-quality commercial dog food that is specifically formulated for diabetic dogs or recommended by your veterinarian.

Dec 3, 2024 · It’s best to transition from regular dog food to a weight loss food gradually. Take your time. Don’t rush. Start by mixing about 25% of the “new” weight loss food… with 75% of the regular food. Then, slowly increase that amount to a full 100%… over the next 5 to 7 days.

Apr 4, 2024 · Organic dog food can be a healthy option for your pet but they don’t need to go organic to be a healthy dog. While there may be some benefits in certain nutrients such as antioxidants or fatty acids that organic food contains, there isn’t a huge difference in the health benefits between it and regular dog food.

Aug 7, 2024 · A grain-free kibble will be high in starch and deliver excess carbohydrates, the same as regular grain kibble. Everyone thinks fat causes obesity. This is incorrect. Excess carbohydrates cause obesity. Does Grain-Free Dog Food Cause Heart Disease (DCM, Enlarged Heart, Or Dilated Cardiomyopathy)?

Apr 23, 2024 · If you need convincing of how big this trend has become, consider the fact a fresh dog food company — The Farmer’s Dog — ran a commercial during the 2023 Super Bowl, alongside other scrappy upstarts Google, Amazon and Disney. There are lots of excellent fresh dog foods on the market, many of which we rate 5-star. As a concept, and usually ...

May 15, 2024 · The Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric product line includes 3 dry dog foods, each designed to help in the treatment of digestive issues. Each recipe includes its AAFCO nutrient profile: G rowth (puppy), M aintenance (adult), A ll …

Sep 27, 2023 · Most regular maintenance diets are high in calories (usually between 450 and 550 calories per cup or per can) making it easy to overfeed your pet. Less Food — More Begging While weight loss can sometimes be achieved by feeding less of your dog’s regular maintenance food, you’ll find you must feed very small amounts to achieve the reduced ...

Sep 12, 2024 · Our Rating of Purina Pro Plan Dog Food. The Dog Food Advisor finds Purina Pro Plan to be an above-average kibble. Each grain-inclusive recipe uses a moderate amount of named meat and by-product meals as its primary source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 3.5 stars. Pro Plan Bright Mind gets 4.5 stars.