In this episode of the Pet Nutrition Show, Amanda and Dr. Anna Sutton dive into the nutritional needs of senior dogs.

They discuss how aging affects brain and joint health, and highlight the importance of adjusting diet to maintain weight, muscle mass, and overall health.

Key points include reducing calorie intake, increasing protein, managing oxidative stress with antioxidants, and ensuring proper hydration.

The episode also touches on the importance of a balanced diet for joint health, managing multiple health conditions, and recognising nutritional deficiencies. Practical tips for enhancing digestion and maintaining dental health in senior dogs are also provided.

00:00 Introduction to the Pet Nutrition Show

00:39 Pet Q&A: Is Dementia Inevitable for Senior Dogs?

01:51 Understanding Senior Dogs: Age and Nutritional Needs

02:30 Key Nutritional Differences for Senior Dogs

03:37 Managing Oxidative Stress in Senior Dogs

04:35 Joint Health and Nutrition for Senior Dogs

06:44 Weight Management Tips for Senior Dogs

08:43 Digestive Health in Senior Dogs

10:18 Hydration and Food Texture for Senior Dogs

13:38 Special Diets and Nutritional Deficiencies

16:08 Dental Health in Senior Dogs

17:39 Home Food Hacks with Dr. Anna

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Puppy and Kitten Nutrition: Essential Tips and Guidelines

In this episode of the Pet Nutrition Show, hosts Amanda and Dr. Anna Sutton discuss the dietary needs of puppies and kittens, including the risks of giving calcium supplements, differences in growth rates and nutritional requirements between small and large breeds, and the importance of high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals.

They also touch on the challenges of home feeding versus commercial diets, and suggest supplementing with omega-3s and antioxidants. Dr. Anna provides a practical food hack using baby food to introduce pets to new flavours and textures.

00:00 Welcome to the Pet Nutrition Show

00:28 Pet Q&A: Can I Give My Puppy a Calcium Supplement?

01:44 Understanding Puppy and Kitten Growth Rates

04:45 Nutritional Needs of Puppies and Kittens

10:33 Breed-Specific Nutrition: Fact or Fiction?

16:35 Commercial vs. Homemade Diets

18:21 Home Food Hacks: Treats for Puppies and Kittens

FEED GUIDE NOTES:

1. Understanding Growth Needs: Puppies grow rapidly, especially in the first six months. Their nutritional needs are higher per kilogram of body weight compared to adult dogs. Actually, they need about 3 x their RER in the first 4 months and then around 2 x their RER between 4-6 months - so huge!
2. Caloric Requirements:: Rule of thumb method

• Small Breed Puppies: Higher metabolic rate, requiring about 110-130 calories per kg per day.
• Medium Breed Puppies: Moderate metabolic rate, requiring about 90-110 calories per kg per day.
• Large Breed Puppies: Lower metabolic rate per pound, requiring about 65-90 calories per kg per day.

1. Adjusting Based on Activity and Growth: Monitor your puppy’s body condition and weight against the growth charts for their breed and adjust the food intake as needed. Puppies should have a visible waist when viewed from above and a tucked-up belly. Adjust portions if they seem to be gaining too much weight or not growing as expected.
2. Frequency of Feeding:

• Under 4 months: 4 meals per day.
• 4-6 months: 3 meals per day.
• Over 6 months: 2 meals per day.

1. Caloric Requirements:

• Kittens typically require about 110 -130 calories per kg of body weight per day ( divide by 2 for every 1/2 kg)

1. Adjusting Based on Activity and Growth: just like dogs, monitor the kitten’s body condition and adjust food intake accordingly. Kittens should be lean but not too thin, with a visible waist and a smooth, rounded tummy. Adjust feeding portions if the kitten appears too thin or is gaining weight too quickly.
2. Frequency of Feeding:

• Under 6 months: 3-4 meals per day.
• 6-12 months: 2-3 meals per day.
• Over 12 months: Transition to adult feeding schedule, typically 2 meals per day.

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In this episode of the Pet Nutrition Show with Amanda and Dr. Anna, the focus is on bladder health and urinary stones in pets.

We discuss why dog urine can burn grass and offer solutions like increasing water intake and dietary adjustments. We also dive deep into the different types of urinary stones, their causes, and how diet influences their formation.

The episode covers specific strategies for managing struvite and calcium oxalate stones, the importance of water intake, and emerging research on probiotics and plant extracts for urinary health. A home food hack is shared for encouraging pets to drink more water.

00:00 Introduction to the Pet Nutrition Show

00:28 Why Does Dog Urine Burn Grass?

01:33 Solutions for Preventing Grass Burn

02:44 Understanding Urinary Health in Pets

03:47 Dietary Impact on Calcium Oxalate Stones

05:13 Dietary Impact on Struvite Stones

06:01 Adjusting Diet for Optimal Urinary pH

07:51 The Role of Water in Preventing Stones

08:55 New Frontiers in Nutritional Support

12:25 Breed Susceptibility and Symptoms

14:07 Therapeutic Diets: Risks and Management

16:34 Home Food Hacks for Better Hydration

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