Research Checks interrogate newly published studies and how they’re reported in the media. The analysis is undertaken by one or more academics not involved with the study, and reviewed by another, to ...

Recently, there’s been a trend of people wanting to feed their pets a diet that follows their own dietary preferences — which often means a meat-free diet. Vets have long maintained that feeding cats ...

Cats may like to chow down on meaty treats but scientists have found that vegan diets are surprisingly good for our feline friends and may reduce the risk of health issues. In a new study, scientists ...

Q: I plan to adopt a couple of kittens/young cats in a few months. I want them on a diet that is least likely to cause urinary crystal formation because my current cats are suffering. What can I do to ...

What is your opinion of a biologically appropriate raw food diet for pets? In particular, for a new puppy? -- K.B. Kensington There is a place for some raw food in dogs' and cats' diets. An all-raw ...

In the first study, the team surveyed 2,639 dog guardians worldwide. Around 84% of respondents were currently feeding their dogs either conventional or raw meat-based diets. However, a substantial 43% ...

Mineral balance is a key factor in maintaining the urinary health of cats—excessive amounts of certain minerals could result in serious problems like stones and blockages. A healthy cat food for ...

One disease that is not mentioned very often that we see in cats is chronic diarrhea. It is probably not talked about because, well, no one wants to talk about it. It is gross and cannot be described ...

As you know, if a pet is overweight, this can lead to a whole host of problems, including more difficulty in exercising, heart problems, breathing difficulties, problems with joints, sugar diabetes, ...