How much should I feed my dog? Does the food I’m providing meet my dog’s
nutritional needs? As our knowledge of the relationship between diet and
health continues to advance and as the range of foods available for dogs continues
to expand, it’s more important than ever to base feeding choices on
good information.
The information in this pamphlet is based on Nutrient Requirements of Dogs
and Cats, a technical report issued by the National Research Council as part
of its Animal Nutrition Series. The Food and Drug Administration relies on
information in the report to regulate and ensure the safety of pet foods. Other
reports in the series address the nutritional needs of horses, dairy cattle, beef
cattle, nonhuman primates, swine, and small ruminants. Scientists who study
the nutritional needs of animals use the Animal Nutrition Series to guide
future research.
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Your pets rely on you to protect them from harm. In general, you should only feed your
pets food and treats specially formulated for the type of pet that you have. Some human
food and drink can make animals sick, so keep them out of your pets’ reach. Here are
some examples:
• Alcoholic beverages
• Substances containing caffeine, such as coffee
• Chocolate
• Fatty foods, especially drippings and grease from
cooking
• Chicken and turkey bones
• Grapes and raisins
• Onions
• Macadamia nuts
• Salt and sugar
• Yeast dough
• All medications (aspirin is especially harmful to cats)
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Last month was National Pet Dental Health Month, and in fact, one of the most common
problems we see as veterinarians is dental disease. If you’re wondering how your own
pets might fare with a look under the hood, take a quick peek yourself. Like us, all cats
and dogs get tartar and gingivitis. Unlike us, their tartar quickly turns to calculus,
something as hard as concrete in a very short time.
One of the most important parts of your pet’s health exam is the mouth. Unless their teeth
are brushed regularly, they can quickly look (and smell) terrible. One of the most
challenging things I can say to a client is, “What do you think we start brushing these
things?” And then I see the look on Mrs. Smith’s face. A look of despair and
hopelessness, as if I had just asked her to play Rachmaninoff in front of a crowd of
thousands.
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