Dr. Randy Kidd

By Randy Kidd, DVM, PhD, Holistic VeterinarianYou've probably heard that proper amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in your pet's diet can make for healthy skin and haircoat. But what exactly are fatty acids? Which ones do your pets need? Are the fatty acids in commercial foods enough? In this article, we'll look at the basics of these dietary building blocks to help...

Reviewed and updated for accuracy on February 3, 2020, by Dr. Katie Grzyb, DVM Oats have a long list of nutritional and health benefits for people, so you might wonder if oatmeal is good for dogs and cats, too. Many commercial dog food formulas include oats, and a few cat foods, too. But how do pets benefit from eating oats, and how much oatmeal should they have in their diet? Nutritional...