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2024年12月31日 · Our vets highly recommend that the food you feed your cat meets standards set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), which oversees the regulation of pet food and animal feeds. AAFCO states that there are six essential nutrients required for cats:

2024年9月9日 · Our vet experts offer an all-in-one guide to pet euthanasia, including coping with the loss, setting up the dog euthanasia or cat euthanasia appointment, in-home and clinic euthanasia, what to expect during the procedure, and aftercare arrangements for your pet.

2024年12月16日 · “Reading a pet food label can be very confusing,” says Veronica Higgs, DVM, a Chewy veterinarian. When you’re looking to pick the best food for your dog, your vet or a veterinary nutritionist is a great place to start.

2021年12月29日 · When you go to pet another animal, your pup may jump in between and push your hand away from the other dog. Or your cat may meow excessively because you’re not paying attention to them. But are these actually jealous behaviors?

2022年10月4日 · By understanding their different behaviors, pet parents can better bond with their rat, and both can benefit from the joys of pet rat ownership. Nesting Rats are social creatures who enjoy time outside their habitat, but also enjoy their quiet time.

2019年7月16日 · Your veterinarian can help you figure out what that means for your pet and will review their history, current disease/illnesses, lifestyle and risk to help determine which vaccines are appropriate for your older pet.

2020年6月30日 · What is an emotional support animal? Does your pet qualify, and how do you register? Dr. Heather Hoffmann, DVM, explains everything you need to know about emotional support pets.

2024年9月13日 · Determining how much food your dog should eat isn’t always easy, but lots of help is available. The best place to start is on the label of the dog food that your pet eats. Look at the packaging and you will find a feeding chart that provides recommendations tailored to that specific dog food.

2022年10月26日 · Have an open and honest discussion with your veterinarian about your dog’s health and quality of life. They are uniquely qualified to offer some objective guidance based on their knowledge of your pet’s condition. Here are some questions you can ask yourself and your veterinarian: Does my dog have a good quality of life?