A common question that veterinarians often get regarding dog or cat diets is whether dry or canned food is preferred. Unfortunately, as with medical doctors, training on species-appropriate nutrition is sadly lacking in veterinary medical school educations, as most of us receive a basic 2-hour course in nutrition during our third year of veterinary school,… [Read more]
Should I feed my pet a raw food diet?
One of the most common questions a holistic veterinarian may receive from prospective clients is whether to put their pet on a raw food diet. My answer in most cases is that if a pet’s health is good overall, with no special dietary needs or pre-existing health conditions, then it would probably be fine to… [Read more]