Pet food choices are not simple anymore. Variations include kibble size, shape, nutrition sources, canned diets and, more recently, fresh options all making calorie control a challenge for pet owners and veterinarians. Cailin Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition), shares her perspectives on some of the terms, delivery methods, marketing efforts and more in this opinion piece.
Although fresh pet food diets may have higher digestibility than traditional dry or canned foods, there are scant data to suggest overall health benefits of these increasingly popular diets.” – Cailin Heinze, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Source: Clinician’s Brief, July 2023. Link.