Practical tips and guides for caring for dogs, cats, and exotic pets at home.
A guide to dog nutrition by breed size, small (<10kg), medium (10-25kg), large (25-45kg), giant (>45kg). Calories per kg, why large breed puppies need a special diet to prevent DOD, life stage transitions, weight management, and signs of malnutrition.
A senior cat nutrition guide, defining senior (over 10 years) vs geriatric, metabolic changes and calorie needs, the protein controversy (low vs high), the modern ISFM 2022 and AAFP approach (high-quality protein rather than a low-protein default, except in advanced CKD), hydration as a priority (wet food, multiple water stations), key monitoring (BCS, MCS), renal-friendly diet for CKD, and daily tips.
A complete guide to pancreatitis in dogs and cats, what pancreatitis is (pancreas inflammation with enzyme auto-digestion), acute vs chronic, predispositions (dogs: high-fat meal + obesity + hyperlipidemia breeds Schnauzer/Yorkshire; cats: idiopathic + IBD triaditis), clinical signs (dogs: vomiting + praying position + lethargy; cats: subtle anorexia + lethargy only), diagnosis SPEC PL + ultrasound + clinical signs, treatment (IV fluids + analgesia + early enteral feeding, the old fasting paradigm is obsolete), low-fat diet under 15% DM for dogs + highly digestible for cats, prognosis, plus FAQ.
An evidence-based guide to prescription (therapeutic) diets for dogs and cats, how they differ from OTC pet food, the main categories (Renal, Urinary, GI, Diabetic, Hepatic, Hypoallergenic, Weight, Joint, Dental), when you need a vet prescription, brand availability in Indonesia, and why to consult before switching.
Evidence-based guide to the raw food diet (BARF) for dogs and cats, what BARF is, the supporting claims, the main risks (bacterial contamination with Salmonella/Campylobacter, parasites, bone fragments, nutritional imbalance, zoonosis), the AVMA/WSAVA/AAHA/FDA position, and safer alternatives.
Evidence-based guide to omega-3 (EPA+DHA fish oil), glucosamine-chondroitin, and probiotic supplements for dogs/cats, specific indications, safe doses per kg, when justified (osteoarthritis, allergy, CKD, IBD), when NOT needed (healthy pets on complete diets), and when to consult a vet first (CKD, bleeding disorder).
Evidence-based guide to transitioning a dog/cat to a new food brand or formula, why a gradual transition matters (the gut microbiome needs to adapt), a standard 7-day protocol + a 14-day slow version for sensitive stomachs, signs the GI is not tolerating it, conditions that mandate a transition (life stage, medical diet, recall, elimination), an adjunct probiotic supplement, and FAQ.
An evidence-based guide to wet food vs dry food for dogs and cats, understand the composition (moisture, calories per gram), the advantages of wet (hydration for CKD/FLUTD-prone cats) vs dry (cost, free-feeding, calorie tracking), the mixed feeding approach, choices per condition (kitten, senior, diabetes, obesity), and how to read an AAFCO label.
A guide to feline diabetes mellitus, clinical signs (drinking a lot, urinating a lot, eating a lot but losing weight), causes and risk factors, how the vet diagnoses it (blood glucose + fructosamine), insulin types (Glargine, ProZinc), home monitoring, high-protein low-carb diet, the possibility of remission, and the DKA complication.
A guide to cat food allergies, the difference between allergy and food intolerance, skin and gastrointestinal symptoms, common protein triggers (chicken, beef, fish), how vets diagnose via elimination diets, and hypoallergenic diet choices (hydrolyzed protein, novel protein).
