Dr. Jennifer Adolphe, Author at Groomer to Groomer https://www.groomertogroomer.com The Official Sponsor of Quality Pet Grooming Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:52:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.groomertogroomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/big_g-556ca59ev1_site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Dr. Jennifer Adolphe, Author at Groomer to Groomer https://www.groomertogroomer.com 32 32 55192419 Dog Food Ingredients: Past, Present & Future https://www.groomertogroomer.com/dog-food-ingredients-past-present-future/ https://www.groomertogroomer.com/dog-food-ingredients-past-present-future/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2017 19:22:58 +0000 http://www.groomertogroomer.com/?p=29600 Pet foods that contain new ingredients seem to appear almost daily on store shelves. Have you ever wondered why a particular ingredient is chosen for inclusion in a food? While the nutrient composition is the primary reason for ingredient selection, there are also other factors that need to be considered. Trends in the human and pet food industries can impact the appeal of an ingredient. Novel ingredients that serve a specific function can also influence selection. In addition, ingredient certifications are becoming increasingly common because it allows pet food brands to clearly communicate with consumers about the methods used to produce a food.

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]]> https://www.groomertogroomer.com/dog-food-ingredients-past-present-future/feed/ 1 29600 Healthy Skin & Coat From the Inside Out https://www.groomertogroomer.com/healthy-skin-coat-from-the-inside-out/ Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:11:22 +0000 http://groomertogroomer.com/?p=24056 The skin is a pet’s natural barrier to the outside world. As one of the body’s largest organs, the skin plays many vital functions to keep pets healthy. It protects the underlying internal organs, bones and muscles, provides sensory information, and acts as part of the immune system to guard against pathogens and external threats to health and safety. As part of the skin, fur also acts as a barrier and protects the skin, maintains body temperature, and contributes to the esthetic appeal of pets.

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]]> 24056 Weighty Matters: When Fluff Hides the Flab https://www.groomertogroomer.com/weighty-matters-when-fluff-hides-the-flab/ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 19:42:59 +0000 http://groomertogroomer.com/?p=22074 When Healthy Becomes Hefty
Groomers are a key member of a pet’s care team and can help pet parents identify when there might be just a little bit too much flab underneath all of that fur. Even a small amount of weight gain has been shown to decrease dogs’ lifespan by about two years.

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