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What is eclampsia in dogs and how can nutrition help prevent it?
Eclampsia (also known as milk fever in dogs) is one of the most serious conditions affecting dogs during early lactation, yet it is often misunderstood.
For breeders, veterinarians and pet owners, ...
Ready Vet Go Recommends Di-Vetelact: When do vets recommend Di‑Vetelact for pets?
Author: Dr. Paul Cunningham, DVM, MANZCVS (ECC) – Ready Vet Go Co-Founder & Chief Veterinarian
As an emergency and paramedic vet, I’ve seen it all. From wide-eyed underweight kittens needing he...
What should I feed a senior dog or cat to support healthy ageing?
The population of elderly dogs and cats has grown steadily in recent years, thanks to advances in veterinary care and overall improvements in pet health. As pets age, their nutritional needs change...
What should I feed a dog or cat recovering from illness or surgery?
Animals recovering from illness or injury often lose their appetite or struggle to eat enough and this is when their bodies need the most nourishment of all. For the very best chance at healing and...
How do I support a pregnant or nursing cat with the right nutrition?
Pregnancy and lactation are demanding life stages that place considerable stress on a cat’s nutritional needs. During peak lactation, when milk production is at its highest, the queen requires sign...
What should I feed a pregnant or nursing dog to support her puppies?
Quick answer: A pregnant dog's nutritional needs barely change for the first 5 weeks, then rise by 30–50% over the last 4 weeks, depending on litter size. Energy needs peak during lactation, at up ...
How do I wean a kitten from milk to solid food safely?
Quick answer: Kittens usually start weaning at 3–4 weeks old and are fully weaned by 8–10 weeks. During weaning, feed small amounts of soft, premium kitten food 4–6 times a day, mixed with Di-Vetel...
When and how should I wean a puppy from milk to solid food?
Quick answer: Puppies usually start weaning at around 3–4 weeks old, when their teeth come through. Dam-raised puppies are generally fully weaned by 6–8 weeks, and orphaned puppies by 4–5 weeks. Ha...
How to care for and feed orphaned kittens (step-by-step guide)
Quick answer: If a mother cat can't feed her kittens, they need a kitten milk replacer with a composition similar to cat's milk. Don't use plain cow's milk, which is too high in lactose and can cau...