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08/01/2018 / By Vicki Batts

How safe are vegan diets for your pet dogs and cats?

Vegan diets are increasingly popular among humans, but is the environmentally conscious and cruelty-free way of eating appropriate for pets? Activists say that pet food is an environmental disaster, especially now that so many pet owners are interested in feeding their dogs and cats a biologically appropriate diet. On the surface, the idea of feeding […]

04/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

High phosphate intake, typical in moist food formulations, can damage kidney function in cats, study finds

Excessive phosphate intake can harm the kidneys of cats, a new study has revealed. According to researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet, too much phosphate can impede kidney function and may be partially responsible for the high occurrence of chronic kidney disease among older cats. To arrive at this conclusion, the researchers placed 13 healthy adult cats on a […]

04/10/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is YOUR indoor cat or dog consuming parabens? The preservatives are poisoning pets

Parabens: the dangers posed by these synthetic additives are well documented by now. They’ve been linked to the increased risk of breast cancer and early puberty, as well as reduced sperm levels. As such, manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products have been trying to phase out parabens from their goods. The same can’t be […]

10/04/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

California pet foods now going high-end, incorporating kale and quinoa into recipes

Many people consider their pet a full-fledged member of the family, providing it with the same level of care and love as they would a child. As people increasingly favor healthy food options, it’s only natural that this same philosophy is being extended to their pets in the form of premium pet food. According to […]

02/02/2017 / By David Gutierrez

20 canned cat food products from popular brands recalled due to dangerously low levels of nutrients

Three separate brands of cat food manufactured by the J.M. Smucker Company have been recalled after tests discovered that they were dangerously low in an essential nutrient, the company announced in conjunction with the FDA. Cat food has been recalled from specific varieties and lots of the brands 9Lives, EverPet and Special Kitty. The cat […]

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