Essential Fats, Good Fats, Bad Fats for Dogs and Cats
Katherine Khoo Katherine Khoo

Essential Fats, Good Fats, Bad Fats for Dogs and Cats

Fat is one of the most misunderstood parts of a pet's diet. Fat’s role goes well beyond fuel. Fat enables absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), forms the structural backbone of every cell membrane in the body, supports skin barrier integrity and more!

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How Much Should You Feed Your Growing Kitten?
Katherine Khoo Katherine Khoo

How Much Should You Feed Your Growing Kitten?

How Much Should You Feed Your Growing Kitten? The 4-to-9-month window is one of the trickiest feeding periods in a cat's life. Kittens at this age are growing quickly, but their stomachs are still small. Here’s the guide to how to feed a growing kitten, including a Pet Food Calculator to determine your kitten’s caloric requirements.

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How to Use Body Condition Score to Check Your Dog's Weight
Katherine Khoo Katherine Khoo

How to Use Body Condition Score to Check Your Dog's Weight

Body Condition Score (BCS) is a 9-point scale that assesses a dog's fat coverage by feel and by eye, checking rib visibility, waist definition, and abdominal tuck. Here’s how you can assess your dog’s body and health condition at home using BCS.

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Is Your Cat Actually Drinking Enough Water?
Katherine Khoo Katherine Khoo

Is Your Cat Actually Drinking Enough Water?

How much water does a cat need daily? A certified pet nutritionist explains how much water cats need daily (40–50ml per kg of body weight), why cats are prone to chronic mild dehydration, and how to encourage a cat to drink more.

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7 Things to Check Before You Buy Kitten Food
Katherine Khoo Katherine Khoo

7 Things to Check Before You Buy Kitten Food

A certified pet nutritionist's checklist for choosing kitten food — AAFCO statement, protein and fat percentages, DHA, taurine, calcium-phosphorus ratio, and filler ingredients, with exact AAFCO benchmarks and label locations.

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Why the Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio Matters for Your Dog or Cat
Katherine Khoo Katherine Khoo

Why the Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio Matters for Your Dog or Cat

Omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids play a significant role in your pet's health, particularly when it comes to managing inflammation. And for pets living with chronic conditions, the balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in the diet can make a meaningful difference.

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Low-Phosphorus Dog Food for Early Stage Kidney Disease
Katherine Khoo Katherine Khoo

Low-Phosphorus Dog Food for Early Stage Kidney Disease

After my dog, Nicol was diagnosed with early stage kidney disease, I couldn't find a prescription diet that worked for her. So I made my own. In this article, I share what the latest research says about protein vs. phosphorus in CKD, and the home-cooked recipe that helped stabilise her levels.

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