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Homemade Food for Dogs 101 with Dr. Judy Morgan

Learn to make safe and balanced meals for your dog using fresh, whole foods to give them the happy, vibrant life they deserve!

Kick the Kibble: How to Feed Your Cat

Learn what to look for in high quality cat foods, how to transition even the pickiest cats to a healthier meal plan, and what goes into DIY recipes for the brave cat parents wanting to try homemade food. 

TCVM Food Therapy 101

In this introduction to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) Food Therapy, Dr. Judy Morgan explains the basic principles of Food Therapy and how to determine what needs to be supported or controlled to maximize health.

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Nutrition Blog Posts

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Judy Morgan | February 22, 2024

Making Sense of Pet Food Labeling

The quality and safety of food people consume has always been a concern. Massive recalls of human food occur with regularity. Even though no system of mass production is completely safe, discriminating grocery shoppers read labels and make the best choices within their budget for the humans in the household. But are people just as discriminating when it comes to reading pet food labels? Part of the challenge is learning how to interpret the information on a pet food label.

Armed with the proper information, pet parents can make better choices for the furry members of the family.

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  • Synthetic Vitamins and Minerals in Pet Food

    Have you ever taken a close look at the ingredients panel on the package of a commercially made dog food? You may be grateful when looking at the list of vitamins and minerals that your pet’s food is “complete and balanced.”

  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Grain-Free Diets – The Saga Continues

    Over the last five years, I have been writing and talking about the uptick in Dilated
    Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. Some veterinarians, with no scientific studies to back up their claims, asserted that “boutique,” grain-free diets were to blame.

Nutrition | Watch on YouTube

First and foremost, feeding the proper diet is the foundation upon which any integrative pet care program begins. Simply put, your pet IS what he or she eats. Minimizing harmful byproducts and chemicals is essential. You need to become a label reader. Know which ingredients are good and which are bad. Whether you are feeding commercial, home cooked, or a raw diet, whole, fresh, organic food ingredients are best. If a food is suitable for human consumption and is something you would consider part of a healthy diet, your pet can probably share with you. You should avoid grapes, raisins, chocolate, macadamia nuts, and onions, as these can be toxic. If something qualifies as junk food for people it will also qualify as junk food for pets (think chips, pretzels, candy).

Each pet is different and there is no “one size fits all” diet that I can recommend across the board. To support your pet’s wellness journey, check the playlist carefully crafted by Dr. Judy Morgan, providing holistic tips and strategies tailored for pet health.