Archive for Nutrition

What do spas and pet foods have in common? Nothing really-unless you know Larry and Brenda Reiland. The Reilands, owners of At the Water’s Edge Spa in Montgomery,Texas, not only take care of the people of Montgomery County through their spa and massage center, they also take care of the county’s dogs, cats and horses. Larry, his wife Brenda, and business partner Melanee Tackaberry have introduced a new line of premium pet and horse feed...

A new canine nutrition brand, backed by an Inc., 500 animal health corporation, has launched a new diet category for dogs that will forever change the way people feed their dog. The Proportions Whole Food Nutrition Program, the latest entry into the multi-billion dollar dog food market, is the first created specifically for dog owners who understand the value and health benefits of real, whole food versus processed, manufactured food...

When you need pet health advice, who do you ask? Veterinarians, breeders, friends and the Internet are all good sources of information. But sometimes inaccurate information taints the truth. In this article,  two leading pet nutrition experts from the Nature’s Variety Pet Nutrition Council help dispel the top 5 myths about pet nutrition so you know the truth on how to keep your dog in optimal health. 1. MYTH: Pets should eat the same food...

by Doug Knueven, DVM, CVA, CAC They say "you are what you eat," and the same concept holds true for our pets. A healthy diet is the foundation for overall health. But what constitutes a healthy diet for animals? Well, I can tell you that the healthiest pets in my practice eat raw diets. These natural diets are what Mother Nature intended carnivores to eat - the food our pets evolved from eating for five million years. It is common sense...

By Laura Duclos, PhD, Director of Research & Development, Nature's Variety Rotation feeding is a holistic nutritional philosophy for nourishing your pet’s health and happiness. It means varying both proteins (chicken, beef, lamb, etc.) and forms (raw, cans, dry, etc.) fed to your pet. In essence, the simplest way to think of rotation feeding is to think about your own diet. Do you eat the same meal every morning and every night? No, of...