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Pet Nutrition | Part II: The Truth about Pet Diet Trends
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October 18, 2023 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota

Pet Nutrition | Part II: The Truth about Pet Diet Trends

Pet Nutrition | Part II: The Truth about Pet Diet Trends

If you haven’t read Part I of this blog, we encourage you to do so to learn more about different pet nutritional needs and selecting your pet’s diet.  Here in Part II of this blog, Dr. Adams shares her honest, professional opinion on popular pet diets. You can watch Dr. Adams’ Facebook Live video to […]

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Pet Nutrition | Part I: Understanding What’s in Your Pet’s Food

Pet Nutrition | Part I: Understanding What’s in Your Pet’s Food

Pet nutrition is a really important topic – yet often, pet parents may be in the dark about important details of their pet’s diet. Consulting with your family veterinarian is important to ensure that your pet’s food includes the proper nutrients for their lifestyle and stage of life. If needed, your family vet can make […]

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6 Things You Should Know About Pet Nutrition Part II

6 Things You Should Know About Pet Nutrition Part II

If you haven’t read our first three tips in Part I, click here! If you’ve already read Part I, then here are our last three pet nutrition tips! 4. Food should be enjoyable.  Palatability is a very important aspect of diet choice. Some dogs and cats simply don’t like the taste of certain foods. You wouldn’t […]

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6 Things You Should Know About Pet Nutrition Part I

6 Things You Should Know About Pet Nutrition Part I

Meet Dexter. He loves food, and I love feeding him. If Dexter ruled the world, he would eat everything (i.e. kibble, canned food, squirrels, bacon, etc.) except non-food items and kale. Dexter is not fond of kale. Despite his enthusiastic appetite, Dexter cannot eat whatever he wants because his digestion simply will not allow it. […]

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Get the Skinny on Raw Food Diets

Get the Skinny on Raw Food Diets

If your pet is on a raw food diet, they are at risk of exposure to bacterial infection such as E. coli, Campylobacter, and Salmonella. Common signs include diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dehydration, weakness, decreased energy, increased heart rate, and low body temperature. Depending on the severity of your pet’s symptoms, this can range from […]

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