There is no doubt that homemade diets can be healthy and appropriate for dogs and cats, both those that are well and those with diseases requiring special nutrition. However, the case has not been made that home-prepared diets are superior to commercial diets, as is often claimed. An...
As obligate carnivores, cats have very specific nutritional requirements. Two amino acids are considered essential for cats since they are unable to synthesize them. These are Taurine and Arginine, both of which are typically supplemented into the cats’ diets. The lack of these nutrients would ...
Home made diets are not for every client. Many clients are unable to prepare wholesome meals for themselves. It is unreasonable to expect that these clients can follow through consistently and accurately with home diet preparation for their pets. During the food preparation discussion, ...
As obligate carnivores, cats have very specific nutritional requirements. Two amino acids are considered essential for cats since they are unable to synthesize them. These are Taurine and Arginine, both of which are typically supplemented into the cats’ diets. The lack of these nutrients would ...