by Cat Lane | May 17, 2012 | Blog, Canine Nutrition
Some rules are made to be broken. This one, I want you to take a closer look at. And see what you think is best. The Boston Terrier is one of many breeds prone to hypothyroidism; correct dietary iodine levels are essential for thyroid health, and many home made diets... Read more
by Cat Lane | May 15, 2012 | Blog, Canine Nutrition
…”species-appropriate”, to be specific. This morning I am amazed yet again at how many people feel that “species-appropriate” is the main aspect of nutrition that needs to be considered when developing or choosing a canine diet. I know, I... Read more
by Cat Lane | Sep 29, 2011 | Blog, Canine Nutrition
Many of my readers know a little bit about my beloved Ridgeback Daniel, the dog who rescued my heart after I lost Luke so suddenly and so cruelly back in 2006. Danny has been a soulmate for me since the day I clapped eyes on him, a wide eyed, sweet faced puppy of 10... Read more
by Cat Lane | Jun 30, 2011 | Blog, Canine Nutrition
…and I don’t mean eggshell, although that’s pretty much a constant around here.. It’s been a month since I’ve been blogging – due in part to a heavy consulting workload, and then a two week “vacation” that has turned to... Read more
by Cat Lane | May 22, 2011 | Blog, Canine Nutrition
I know, I know – I have promised (and am working on!) entries about canine cancer, allergy, yeast, anxiety and more…but hey, it’s been a busy week (new students, lots of client work) and it’s the weekend (a long one here in the frozen north)... Read more
by Cat Lane | May 11, 2011 | Blog, Nutrients A-Z
Since this sub-category is “Nutrients A-Z” – and since I am always going on about zinc, I thought we might start with a short entry on the role, requirements and optimal sources of zinc in the canine diet. In contrast to the never-ending tomes I... Read more
