New Research on Omega-3s (2026)

You already know Omega-3s are important for cats. For one thing, I keep telling you! Plus, it’s all over the media--more now than ever before. While EPA was the darling for many years, DHA has become the current star of the show. There are a couple reasons for that. First, it is being intensely studied right now, so many more research papers are being reported. But more subtly, I think, is that DHA is easily produced from algae, making it vegan (not that carnivorous cats need a vegan product). Algae ...

2026-05-27T15:58:00-07:00May 27th, 2026|
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Phosphorus Matters for Cats

A new upper limit for phosphorus in cat food is about to be implemented. But what does that mean? AAFCO, the Association for American Feed Control Officials, sets nutritional standards for pet food sold in the U.S. Their Nutrient Profiles for dogs and cats set minimums for 40+ nutrients including amino acids, minerals, fats, and vitamins. But very few nutrients have maximums, even though it might be beneficial for certain ingredients that can become toxic in excess. Phosphorus has become a nutrient of concern for cats in the last several ...

2026-05-19T11:46:05-07:00May 19th, 2026|
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Dr. Jean Takes on More Absurd “Experts”!

Pet food. The truth about it is often hard to come by, especially because all the money and power are concentrated on making you, the consumer, believe that pet food companies know exactly how to make perfect food and are all about your pet's health and well-being. Of course, we know that corporations are, by law, responsible first and only to their stockholders, and profit is their only goal. Pet food is just a means to this end. However, there are a few folks out there trying to educate people ...

2017-03-23T15:03:35-07:00December 2nd, 2011|
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What you don’t know about food can hurt you!

Check out this stunning TED talk on food safety in the U.S. The speaker, Robyn O'Brien, told the story of how one of her children developed a food allergy, and that experience started her on a path of researching the human food chain and its many links to illness. It's dated (2011) but nothing has improved; in fact, it's gotten far worse over time. For example, nearly all corn and soy in the U.S. are now genetically engineered (GMO). The video is about 18 minutes but it's definitely worth the small ...

2017-02-18T13:18:45-07:00June 17th, 2011|
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“Expert” answers pet food questions

Today's New York Times featured Dr. Tony Buffington, of The Ohio State University, answering questions about pet food. (Click here to read the full article in the NYT.) For fun, I thought I'd take a shot at answering the same questions, so you can compare and contrast! Q. I buy grain-free food for my 5-year-old Labrador retriever mostly to avoid foods with fillers and/or unreliable ingredients. Your thoughts on such a diet? Also, is dog food irradiated in the United States? - JK, Flemington, N.J. I have an issue with ...

2017-03-23T15:16:45-07:00June 13th, 2011|
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Feline Nutrition Education Society

If you haven't heard of the Feline Nutrition Education Society, please check it out, join, and if possible, volunteer. FNES is an educational group whose aim is to teach folks how to feed their cats according to their carnivorous nature; in other words, a raw-meat based diet. Their latest blog can be found here.

2018-02-11T16:47:20-07:00February 1st, 2011|
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