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Cat has lost appetite – now what?

Posted in March 04, 2011 by in Doctors Corner Q&A, Questions and Answers | Comments are closed
Loss of appetite is termed anorexia, different from the self image disorder in people termed anorexia nervosa.  If your kitty has a couple of  “off” days, it is generally not a big problem as long as she maintains her hydration by drinking normally.  Try offering some canned food, along with giving your kitty a quiet place to eat not around Continue Reading...
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Proper diet forestalls need for supplements

Posted in February 08, 2011 by in Doctors Corner Q&A, Questions and Answers | Comments are closed
Q:  “Does my pet need vitamins or supplements?”  A:  Healthy dogs and cats have a requirement for various nutrients such as protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals such as calcium.  Dogs and cats have different dietary requirements than humans. For example, dogs and cats have a higher protein requirement compared to humans, and cats have some very unique requirements Continue Reading...
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