by Ben W. Domb | Last updated Aug 24, 2022 | Cat, Dog, Food, Food
This article provides information on iron for dogs and cats. It explains what iron is and the benefits to dogs and cats. It also explains to a new pet owner the significance of iron, its sources, and how much to give a dog and a cat. Finally, it explains the symptoms...
by Ben W. Domb | Last updated Jul 22, 2022 | Cat, Food
Unlike dogs, cats cannot synthesize taurine and must obtain it through their diet. Taurine is an important part of a cat’s diet because it helps support healthy vision and heart function. It also plays a role in a cat’s nervous system, helping to keep them...
by Ben W. Domb | Last updated Jul 22, 2022 | Cat, Dog, Food, Food
While Taurine is considered a dispensable nutrient for dogs, studies have shown that commercial dog food brands have significantly low amounts of Taurine and the deficiency of this nutrient can cause far-reaching health implications. Sulfur-containing amino acids such... by Ben W. Domb | Last updated Jul 16, 2022 | Cat, Dog, Food, Food
If you own a pet, you need to feed them a diet with Choline which has been recognized as an essential ingredient in cat and dog diets. The Discovery of choline dates back to the 1850s and 1860s when Theodore Gobley described a substance he named... by Ben W. Domb | Last updated Jul 16, 2022 | Cat, Dog, Food, Food
Niacin is one of the 11 Vitamins listed by AAFCO as essential for dogs’ healthy growth. Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that’s found in many foods. It’s also produced by dogs’ bodies from tryptophan, an amino...
by Ben W. Domb | Last updated Jul 17, 2022 | Cat, Dog, Food, Food
Is your dog or cat showing signs of stress? It could be a result of Pantothenic acid deficiency. Pantothenic acid, also known as Vitamin B5, is known as an ‘anti-stress vitamin’ since it is involved in the production of adrenal hormones and antibodies...