Diet & Nutrition

How Much Water Should My Dog Drink in the Heat?

How Much Water Should My Dog Drink in the Heat?

Cessna Lifeline Veterinary Team Oct 7, 2026

Roughly 50 to 60 millilitres per kilogram on a cool day and half again in the he...

Wet vs Dry Pet Food: Which Is Better?

Wet vs Dry Pet Food: Which Is Better?

Cessna Lifeline Veterinary Team Sep 28, 2026

Wet vs dry pet food is decided by hydration, weight and dental risk, not by whic...

Toxic Foods for Dogs and Cats: What to Never Feed

Toxic Foods for Dogs and Cats: What to Never Feed

Cessna Lifeline Veterinary Team Sep 24, 2026

Toxic foods for dogs include grapes, xylitol, onions and chocolate. Which human ...

Raw Food Diet for Dogs: Is It Actually Safe?

Raw Food Diet for Dogs: Is It Actually Safe?

Cessna Lifeline Veterinary Team Sep 19, 2026

A raw food diet for dogs carries pathogen and balance risks that cooking removes...

Is It Safe for My Dog to Eat Cat Food?

Is It Safe for My Dog to Eat Cat Food?

Cessna Lifeline Veterinary Team Sep 16, 2026

Cat food is not toxic to dogs; it is too rich. What a single raid does, which do...

Pet Weight Management: Is Your Dog Overweight?

Pet Weight Management: Is Your Dog Overweight?

Cessna Lifeline Veterinary Team Sep 15, 2026

Pet weight management starts with body condition scoring, not the scales. How to...

Is My Pet Overweight, and Why Does It Matter?

Is My Pet Overweight, and Why Does It Matter?

Cessna Lifeline Veterinary Team Sep 15, 2026

Your hands settle this faster than the scales. How to score body condition at ho...

How to Read Pet Food Labels Like a Vet

How to Read Pet Food Labels Like a Vet

Cessna Lifeline Veterinary Team Sep 9, 2026

How to read pet food labels: find the adequacy statement first, then judge pet f...

Is Grain-Free Pet Food Better for Dogs and Cats?

Is Grain-Free Pet Food Better for Dogs and Cats?

Cessna Lifeline Veterinary Team Sep 3, 2026

Grain-free pet food is rarely necessary and carries a cardiac question. What gra...