About the Author: Nikki is a Registered Veterinary Technician (Veterinary Nurse) of over a decade with a passion for Canine and Feline Nutrition (BS Biology, Dip. Companion Animal Nutrition, MSc Candidate Animal Nutrition).
Nikki shares information on a range of pet nutrition topics: from how to create a homemade complete and balanced dog and cat food recipes, to how to choose a pet food. Nikki strives to give dog and cat parents the information they need in order to make the best nutrition decisions for their pet!
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nikki@nikkipetnutriton.com
Homemade Dog Food Recipes for Weight Management
When we consider a homemade dog food recipe for our dogs, we not only want to make sure it’s complete and balanced, but that it also meets our dog’s nutritional needs based on age, activity level, and medical conditions. Most dogs within the United States could likely benefit from something called an “Inactive Dog” food…
The Inactive Dog’s Nutritional Needs
Is your dog a bit of a couch potato? Do they seem to gain weight by just looking at food? Well today we are going to talk about your dog’s nutritional needs and what to look for when purchasing a food for your pet! Before we get started I want to put up a big…
Canine Nutrition Basics: Carbohydrates
The use of carbohydrates within pet food is probably the most controversial topics in pet food right now. Popular media has spent years demonizing different types of carbohydrates such as rice, corn, and even potatoes – calling them cheap-fillers, pro-inflammatory, and blaming them for a large range of diseases from obesity and diabetes to cancer.…