Posts in Category: Pet Nutrition

Determining if your dog has a food allergy or environmental allergy is the first step to treating your pet’s allergy problem.  Dog food allergies are easy to diagnose, but treatment can be a bit tricky.  This week Dr. Coffin will walk you through everything you need to know about dog food allergies. Continue…

Trying to eat a healthy, balanced diet is hard for many of us. We overindulge in sugar and salt, often giving in to the temptation of what tastes good rather than what is good for us. It really should not be a surprise to anyone that we often make similar mistakes with our pets’ diets. Cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters, which doesn’t help with trying to keep a healthy cat. So, what are some of the mistakes we make, and how can we correct them? Continue…

There are a lot of choices when it comes to dog food, and it can be confusing when it comes to feeding your puppy.  Consult your veterinarian if you need help. Continue…

As dog’s age, they can develop dog dementia, which is also known as canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome.  This week Dr. Coffin will discuss everything you need to know about dog dementia and a new treatment option that is now available. Continue…

There are so many misconceptions about pet food ingredients.  Dr. Anna Coffin will discuss common ingredient terms seen on pet food labels so that you can make an educated decision about what to feed your pet. Continue…

You’ve heard the saying; you can’t judge a book by its cover.  Well, you can’t judge pet food from the packaging.  Reading pet food labels can be confusing, especially if you don’t understand the lingo.  Dr. Anna Coffin will unravel the mystery of pet food labels and try to dispel many myths and mysteries about pet food packaging. Continue…

The holiday season is about over – it is a busy time of year for festivities, family and of course, lots of eating!  Did you know that if a ten-pound cat ate just one ounce of cheddar cheese from your appetizers, it would be the same as if a person ate three and a half hamburgers or four chocolate bars?  Gaining those holiday pounds is not just a problem for humans, but also for our four-legged friends.  Maintaining our pet’s weight is an important part of their health and wellness. Continue…

Let’s face it; pet nutrition is vital to your pet’s health.  There are many places to seek information on-line, some of them good and some bad.  In fact, a recent survey reported six out of ten pet owners are researching pet health topics online before or after visiting their veterinarian.  Dr. Anna Coffin recommends consulting with your veterinarian about your pet’s nutrition and ask them for a reputable on-line place to search these topics. Continue…

Do you have a cat that is scared of everything?  Now there is hope to give your cat their live back and return your friend as part of the family.  Stacey Frazier, employee at Guthrie Pet Hospital, tells the story of her cat, Mooney and Royal Canin Calm cat food. Continue…

There are so many pet food brands available that it can be hard to determine what to feed your pet.  The pet food industry is currently being flooded with marketing gimmicks to get you to purchase their food.  Don’t be fooled by all the cool words and attractive looking pet foods. Continue…