Only a licensed nutritionist or a licensed veterinarian, who has examined and diagnosed the dog should recommend putting
the dog on a specific diet.
Not exact matches
Dogs on good
diets have healthier skin and coats provided there are no
specific allergies.
Your veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse will advise you
on the correct type of
diet to meet your
dog's
specific needs.
The study followed more than 1,600
dogs from
specific breeds for a number of years, gathering information
on medical history, genetic background, personality, and
diet.
Make sure your
dog is
on a premium
diet for seniors or a
diet specific to any medical problems your
dog may have.
Larger
dogs need to be
on a
specific diet for large breed puppies to reduce future joint problems.
I often see that veterinarians and food companies still promote feeding seniors foods drastically decreased in protein and fat, even though this is generally not indicated, and research has shown that especially senior
dogs, as long as no other health issues require the reduction of protein for
specific reasons, actually remain healthier with a higher protein level in their
diet than
on low - protein «Senior», «Less Active» or «Weight Management» foods.
Although a grain free or limited ingredient
diet may be appropriate for a
specific cat or
dog, the vast majority of pets thrive
on a
diet consisting of a good - quality kibble plus / minus canned food that contain meat, grain, and nutrients.
As these disease processes develop, work with your veterinarian to add
on specific supplements or prescription
dog food
diets that will keep your senior
dog healthy.
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For pet owners whose
dogs and cats are
on regular medications or
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Dogs on a raw species
specific diet also live longer statistically.
Whatever your breed, we've got you covered with
specific articles
on diet and nutrition for just about every breed
dog.
Our VETERINARY CARE NUTRITION ™ formulas are a complete line of highly palatable veterinary exclusive
diets that provide complete and balanced nutrition for cats and
dogs based
on their
specific needs.
Besides proper
diet, exercise, insulin dosage, and placing your pet
on a
specific antioxidant vision supplement, there is also a special veterinary supplement available to help in the regulation and maintenance of blood glucose levels in diabetic
dogs and cats (see our Veterinary Supplements page).
I just want to be careful to say it's great for everyone, because there's a minority
dogs that have
specific issues and they need a specifically - catered, perhaps,
diet and the vet should help them more
on solution.
Lower protein
dog food
diets are commonly recommended for animals with kidney disease, although depending
on the severity of kidney issues, your vet may recommend a kidney
specific diet.