Nutrition Center

How Can You Tell If Your Cat is Overweight?

Cats come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and they even have varying levels of fluff, so it can be difficult to identify whether your cat is overweight. Many pet parents don’t even realize that their...

What’s the Best Food for Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs?

Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD

Gastrointestinal (GI) upset or digestive issues are not uncommon in dogs. Signs such as intermittent vomiting, loose stools and excessive gas can be caused by a variety of things. Some dogs develop digestive...

What Are the Best Cat Foods for Sensitive Stomachs?

Liz Bales, VMD

Does your cat have a sensitive stomach? Do they consistently vomit or cough up hairballs? Believe it or not, hairballs aren’t normal for cats; their bodies are made to pass the hair that they ingest from...

How to Calculate Your Dog’s Healthy Weight

Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD

A wide range of body sizes and types exist among dog breeds, which makes it hard to determine the “average” dog weight. For example, the graceful Greyhound and the short-legged Basset Hound may both weigh...

How to Shop Smart for Healthy Cat Food

Liz Bales, VMD

Reviewed and updated for accuracy on December 2, 2019, by Dr. Liz Bales,VMD Providing your cat with quality nutrition is one of the most important things you can do. But how do you make sure you are choosing...

What To Do if Your Dog Ate a Chicken Bone

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

You only left the kitchen for a minute—but when you return, the roasted chicken you pulled out of the oven is gone. The only potential culprit—your beloved pup—is sitting on the floor, wagging his tail...

How To Find the Best Dog Food for Weight Loss

Laci Schaible, DVM, MSL, CVJ

Today, pudgy pups are becoming the norm in many U.S. households. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), an estimated 59% of dogs are overweight or obese. Because obesity in dogs is...

Cat Diarrhea Treatment: What to Give Cats With Diarrhea

Jennifer Coates, DVM

What do you do when you find diarrhea in your cat’s litter box? Or, worse yet, when your cat doesn’t make it to their litter box? Some cats will have diarrhea and no other obvious changes to their demeanor....

Healthy Foods Checklist: Venison for Dogs

PetMD Editorial

While venison, or deer meat, has less protein than beef, it also contains less fat and cholesterol, making it an increasingly popular meat source in commercial dog foods. Venison is a good source of B...

Healthy Foods Checklist: Lamb for Dogs

PetMD Editorial

Dogs need protein to build, heal, and maintain body tissues and to protect and regulate body process. Lamb is a great protein option for canines and the ingredient is popping up in many pet-food options....