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Kidney disease is the number one cause of death in old cats and dogs. It is often undetected until it has progressed. Kidney transplants and dialysis are not available for pets, so the primary treatment is dietary. Studies show that animals live 30% longer and have fewer symptoms when treated with a diet. Choose foods […]
Diets for Pets with Arthritis
Eliminating nightshade vegetables (peppers, eggplant, potatoes and tomatoes) from the diet is recommended. Glucosamine/Chondroitin is an excellent supplement that protects joints, aids in the pain of inflammation and can repair cartilage. Antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E and manganese can also be added. Check with your vet for dosage amounts. Recipes for Dogs with […]
Diets for Pets with Cancer
Cancer diets should be high in protein, contain some fat and low or no carbohydrates. Dogs with cancer don’t usually die of the cancer itself, but more often from complications such as liver or kidney failure. This can be controlled with an appropriate diet. A dog with cancer needs adequate proteins and cell membrane compounds […]