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04/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

High phosphate intake, typical in moist food formulations, can damage kidney function in cats, study finds

Excessive phosphate intake can harm the kidneys of cats, a new study has revealed. According to researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet, too much phosphate can impede kidney function and may be partially responsible for the high occurrence of chronic kidney disease among older cats. To arrive at this conclusion, the researchers placed 13 healthy adult cats on a […]

04/10/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is YOUR indoor cat or dog consuming parabens? The preservatives are poisoning pets

Parabens: the dangers posed by these synthetic additives are well documented by now. They’ve been linked to the increased risk of breast cancer and early puberty, as well as reduced sperm levels. As such, manufacturers of cosmetics and personal care products have been trying to phase out parabens from their goods. The same can’t be […]

02/22/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Massive dog food recall after euthanasia drug found across multiple brands

Toxic euthanasia drugs are the without a doubt, the very last ingredients you’d want to find in a bag of food for your favorite furry pal. And yet, dozens of dog foods have been recalled for that very reason. The J.M. Smucker company just announced a recall for several types of food, including “Gravy Train,” […]

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