Nutrition Center

Victoria Lynn Arnold

Watermelon is a healthy and refreshing treat for humans, but can dogs eat it, too? If you’ve shared a piece of watermelon or your pup has snuck a piece, there’s no need to worry. As long as your dog does...

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

So your dog comes over, wagging their tail furiously, and eager for some kisses. But then you notice a few crumbles of cat litter stuck in the fur around your dog’s mouth, and you immediately know what...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

One of the best ways to keep cats healthy and happy is to feed them well. Cats need all the right nutrients in just the right proportions to grow, maintain their bodies, be active, and prevent and recover...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

For people, homemade meals are almost always healthier than what you can buy ready-to-eat from the store. It stands to reason that the same would be true for our feline friends, right? Not necessarily....

Kelly Sulik, DVM

As more research is done in the field of veterinary nutrition, we continue to learn more about how to keep pets happy and healthy with one of the most important and enjoyable aspects of their daily care:...

Cathy Meeks, MS, DVM, DACVIM

A common question that veterinarians get asked is whether cats should eat canned or dry food. The good news is that most commercial cat foods provide an excellent source of nutrition, whether it’s dry...

Ellen Malmanger, DVM

There has been a recent surge in pet parents considering raw, “human-grade,” limited ingredient, or freeze-dried food their cats and dogs. Freeze-dried cat food accounts for much less of the total cat...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Feeding raw foods to cats is controversial. The wild ancestors of domestic cats certainly ate raw foods, but does that mean our cats should do the same? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of raw cat...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Human-grade cat food is having a moment. But is it really worth the extra money, and for that matter, what does “human-grade” even mean? Here’s what you need to know to determine if a human-grade food...

Matthew Everett Miller, DVM

It goes without saying that as a cat parent, you want your feline friend to enjoy a life that’s as long and as pleasant as possible. A huge part of supporting your cat’s health is ensuring that they have...