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For apparently healthy patients maintaining ideal weight, major diet adjustments are likely not required unless a nutritional risk factor is identified.

It’s a time honored truth that a dog or cat who has special dietary needs might be more interested in eating the other dog’s (or cat’s) meal. For decades, pet owners have tried creative solutions to fight this dilemma. Houston veterinarian Rachel Addleman DVM, DABVP, CVA not only believes she has the solution, she has the registered patent to prove it. Her invention is a magnetic pendant which attaches to the animal’s collar. When the animal is near the food container they’re allowed to eat from, they have the access they need. However, if they move toward the bowl that isn’t theirs, their access is cut off. The key is the food will still remain available to other animals who don’t have any restriction. Dr. Addleman’s thought process was geared toward cats with particular dietary restrictions, such as her own. Describing the issue to be solved was her first step to creating a solution.

The US Food and Drug Administration first announced an investigation into reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy “in dogs eating certain pet foods” in July 2018. The FDA released additional updates in February and June 2019, followed by a long gap in official updates—leaving room for significant speculation and drama that resulted in several sources declining interviews for this article.

One of the common questions that many veterinarians are asked has to do with pet food choices; clients want to know what’s best for their pet. The topic of grains—and corn, in particular—as an ingredient in animal food often comes up.

At least 2 billion people worldwide eat insects regularly as part of their diet. There’s no telling how many cats and dogs do. But one thing is certain: More and more pet owners are feeding their pets insects. 

There are special areas and circumstances in a veterinary hospital that have specific ICPB requirements. 

2012 AAHA Canine Life Stage Guidelines references.

Did you know? Many diseases can be spread to people from pets. Your veterinary healthcare team is trained in how to keep pets from contracting diseases in their hospital. Here are five ways you can decrease the risk of disease transmission at home, so you can protect your pets and your human family members.

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