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Raw Diets for Pets

Posted on November 7, 2013 by skeptvet

I have covered the raw diet debate since the beginning of this blog, and the evidence has been remarkably consistent: There is no evidence to support claims that raw diets are healthier than cooked commercial foods. There is consistent evidence … Continue reading →

Posted in Topic-Based Summaries | 44 Comments

New Study on Raw Diets for Dogs Adds Little to Ongoing Debate

Posted on July 3, 2012 by skeptvet

I am always on the lookout for research studies concerning raw diets for dogs and cats. A lot of claims are made about the health benefits of raw diets, but there is no substantive body of evidence to justify these … Continue reading →

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NuVet Supplement=Same Old Snake Oil

Posted on January 8, 2012 by skeptvet

A client recently asked me about a product, NuVet supplement, which after a little investigation seems to be the yet another fine example of snake oil marketing. It is quite similar to a product I reviewed not that long ago, … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 187 Comments

Cooking increases the caloric value of meat and starches

Posted on November 13, 2011 by skeptvet

I have reviewed the claimed benefits of raw pet diets previously, as well as the potential risks of these diets (1,2,3). The bottom line is that there is no credible evidence that these diets have any health benefits or that … Continue reading →

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Standard Process=Standard Nonsense

Posted on August 29, 2011 by skeptvet

Standard Process is a company that has been selling dietary supplements since 1929. It was founded by a dentist, Royal Lee, who developed a number of unconventional theories about the role of nutrition in health and disease. In essence, Dr. … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 140 Comments

Salmonella and Other Risks of Raw Pet Diets

Posted on June 5, 2011 by skeptvet

Primal Pet Foods, a popular marketer of commercial raw diets for dogs and cats, recently announced a recall of one of its raw cat foods because testing has suggested the diet may be contaminated with the bacteria Salmonella. Such recalls … Continue reading →

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Raw Diets for Pets: Still No Evidence of Benefit but a Real Risk of Harm

Posted on April 4, 2011 by skeptvet

I’ve written before about raw diets for pets, and at the time my conclusions were these (see the previous articles for details 1, 2): 1. The theoretical arguments presented to support feeding raw diets to dogs and cats are mostly … Continue reading →

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PetDiets.Com: An excellent source for science-based pet nutrition information

Posted on November 14, 2010 by skeptvet

I just wanted to point out a web site I found recently which offers excellent information on pet nutrition. PetDiets.com is the site of Veterinary Nutritional Consultations, Inc. (VNC). This organization is a independent consulting group that provides nutrition information … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition, Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 11 Comments

Pet Food Nutrition Myths

Posted on July 15, 2009 by skeptvet

I’ve previously written an analysis of one of the most popular veterinary nutrition myths, the idea that cats and dogs should eat raw food. I was recently asked by one of my colleagues to address a couple of other veterinary … Continue reading →

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Raw Diets for Dogs and Cats

Posted on June 5, 2009 by skeptvet

What’s All the Fuss About?   Pet owners are naturally concerned about providing the best care for their pets, and no form of care is more direct and meaningful that what we feed our animal companions. Rare but serious problems … Continue reading →

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