Feline Haute Cuisine – A Kitty Perspective!

Feline Haute Cuisine – A Kitty Perspective!

By Dr Reeja George* Cats have a lot to tell us. Our conceptions about food are quite different from theirs. These furry delights are best described as obligate carnivores, which means that the nutrients they require are found exclusively in animal products....
Nutrition Of Healthy Dogs And Cats

Nutrition Of Healthy Dogs And Cats

Dr. K. Sasikala* INTRODUCTION Although both dogs and cats are classified as carnivores, their nutrient requirements are not identical. Dogs have the capability to use plant sources for synthesizing taurine, arachidonic acid, and vitamin A from their metabolic...
Pet Treats

Pet Treats

Pumpkin Balls What We Need: * ½ cup pumpkin puree * 1 cup coconut flour * 1 cup quick cooking oats *1 tablespoon coconut oil * 1 egg * 1 egg shell * 1 tablespoon honey * ¼ cup plain yogurt * ¼ cup water How to Prepare: * Preheat oven to 350 degrees  * Bake egg shell...
DIY- Pet Treats

DIY- Pet Treats

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin 2 eggs 3 tablespoons peanut butter (make sure your peanut butter does not contain xylitol; it is toxic for pets) 2½–4 cups Oatmeal ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Directions: Whisk pumpkin, eggs, and peanut butter...
Pet Food – A Guide for Indian Dog Owners

Pet Food – A Guide for Indian Dog Owners

While Indian Pet owners now have access to and happily indulge their pets in commercial pet food brands like Royal Canin, Pedigree and the likes, which provide wholesome balanced meals for their pets, it is almost impossible for them to resist the urge of sharing a...
Liquid Diet For Pets

Liquid Diet For Pets

NUTRITIONAL LIQUID DIETS IN PETS  By Dr. Mangesh Nakade (DVM MS PhD Post DOC)* Generally, nutritional support should be considered for any animal that has been anorexic or has had an inadequate voluntary caloric intake for ≥ 3 days, has lost ≥ 10% of its body weight...