Overweight dogs may live shorter lives
New research from the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition and the University of Liverpool revealed overweight dogs are more likely to have shorter lives than those at ideal body weights.It is estima...
Survey weighs up potential reasons behind the pet obesity crisis
A new international survey of pet owners has revealed that: Over half of cat and dog owners always or often give their pet food if they beg for it (54 percent) Almost a quarter (22 perce...
Dog food and nutrition for all ages
All dogs need a complete and balanced diet to thrive. They require about 40 essential nutrients in the right form and amount to deliver complete nutrition. Water is the most vital nutrient for life. I...
Why monitor your dog's feces?
Cleaning up dogs' excrement is probably one of least admirable tasks of looking after a pet. But it's important to pay attention when scooping it up. Just like ours, a dog's feces can provide informat...
Adult dogs can tolerate higher calcium diets better than puppies
New study will enable more precise recommendations for a safe calcium upper limit in adult dog foodThe importance of calcium in the diet of children is well known, and parents are usually keen that th...
Diets high in fat don't impact healthy cats' cholesterol
A collaborative team of researchers has found that cats are able to consume a diet relatively high in fat without raising cholesterol levels. The research also showed that, as long as cats’ daily calo...
3 ways to keep your pet at a healthy weight
Even though we’re well into November, the lessons of October’s Pet Obesity Awareness Month are relevant year-round. But as pets and people are spending more time indoors due to the colder weather and ...
Commercial dry pet food can significantly benefit the oral health of cats and dogs
The study conducted by Mars Petcare Poland and the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition in collaboration with the Polish Small Animal Veterinary Association, showed that introducing an element of commerci...
