Category Archives: Diet

Diabetes In Dogs: Why They Get It, How To Manage It

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Tracie

I have been getting quite a few questions about diabetes in dogs, even though it is a fairly rare occurrence (not like cats, where type 2 diabetes is at epidemic levels). I turned for assistance in answering this question thoroughly … Continue reading →

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Why is Menadione in Weruva?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Tracie

This question came from Emi in Kent, Washington: Hi! I just recently discovered you and your website when I was doing some online research on Weruva.  I recently adopted a 10yr old cat from my local shelter.  From the paperwork … Continue reading →

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Is Weruva Low Calorie?

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Tracie

I received this question from Steve, who needed to understand how calories are calculated in cat food: I’ve been meaning to call your show, but I just can’t seem to find the time.  I want to thank you for responding … Continue reading →

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Is Potato Starch in Weruva Okay for Cats?

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Tracie

I got this question from Laura, who is a member of Tracie’s Club and is dealing with serious urinary blockage issues with her Leo, who gets struvite crystals. Dear Tracie — I re-read your chapter on nutrition and how to … Continue reading →

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Raw Isn’t For All Kitties

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Tracie

Charlotte is one of my Tracie’s Club members and it feels great to me — and to her — that I can be there for her on a daily basis as she navigates the switch off of dry food and … Continue reading →

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Weruva’s New Food is BFF (Best Feline Friend)

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Tracie

I haven’t had a chance to announce on the air that the good folks at Weruva have come out with a less expensive but very high quality line of foods called BFF — Best Feline Friend — that is low-carbohydrate … Continue reading →

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Feeding Pregnant Mama

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Tracie

Hi Tracie! First, thank you for all you do for animals and their guardians! I have a young cat that started hanging around my house several months ago so I began feeding her. She has no collar and I received … Continue reading →

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Kitty’s Sweet Personality on Wet Food

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Tracie

It is really a wonderful feeling to get a message like this – I told Della that it means the world to know I’ve been able to help Maggie and bring out her true sweet personality just by getting her … Continue reading →

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Answer to “No Poop!” in Colorado

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Tracie

A while back, I posted a blog about “No Poop!” and asked Barbara in Littleton, Colorado to give me some more information about the change in litter box habits of her cats, who came off “kitty crack” and left a … Continue reading →

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Marsha is Going the Whole Nine Yards!

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Tracie

Hi Tracie – I love your shows and website. Thank you for all your great advice. I am currently using Dr Harvey’s Canine Health. I add my choice of protein to the freeze dried mixture of veggies and whole grains. … Continue reading →

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