Thirteen dry dog foods sold in Canada compared with manufacturer-published kcal/kg, life-stage statements and Canadian retail prices checked 26 October 2026: cost per 1,000 kcal and per day for a 20 kg dog (CAD 1.15 to 2.86), which brands are really made in Canada, and our picks for value (Purina Pro Plan), Canadian-made budget (Nutrience), Canadian-made premium (Orijen, Acana, Go!), large-breed puppies (Royal Canin, Hill's), weight control and traceability.
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Allergen-reducing cat food explained: what Fel d 1 is, how anti-Fel d 1 egg IgY food works, what each Purina-funded study measured (cat hair, saliva, chamber air, human symptoms) and its limits, an independent review, realistic household expectations, an allergist-backed home plan, the LiveClear range and a six-week home trial.
Cat food allergy explained: signs and look-alikes (flea and environmental allergy), why blood, hair and saliva tests don't diagnose it, the most common feline triggers, hydrolyzed vs novel-protein vs home-cooked vs over-the-counter diets, contamination and cross-reactivity evidence, how long a trial takes, the re-challenge, hidden sources of food, and a printable trial log with an itch scale.
How to choose and feed dry kitten food: reading growth and all-life-stages claims, why calories per cup range from 367 to 633 across kitten kibbles, grams per day by weight, why a scale beats a cup, free choice vs meals, moistened kibble during weaning, mixed feeding math, cost per 1,000 kcal, FDA storage steps and when to switch to adult food.
How to compare protein in wet cat food: converting label protein to dry matter and to grams per 1,000 kcal, a store worksheet, seven real products ranked both ways, why a supplemental broth tops the protein charts, complete-diet status, carbohydrate estimates and their limits, cost per calorie and per gram of protein, and when high protein isn't the goal (kidney disease, diabetes, kittens, seniors).
Feeding an older cat: AAHA/AAFP life stages, weight, body and muscle condition checks, what research shows about senior vs adult formulas, protein guidance without one-size rules, calorie estimates for cats over 10, texture and appetite, when kidney or thyroid diets take over (IRIS 2026), and a vet conversation form.
What 'soft' dry cat food really is: four tender and mixed-texture kibbles compared by label moisture, protein, calories, additives and cost, versus semi-moist, canned and softened kibble; how to soften and handle food safely; and the dental warning signs behind a sudden preference for soft food.
Librela costs $74 to $174 per monthly injection on three US clinic price lists checked October 30, 2026 (Los Angeles, Xenia OH, Fort Worth). The FDA label doses by weight with one vial of 5–30 mg/mL up to 132.3 lb and two vials above, so a 60 lb dog runs $110–$115 a shot, or $1,320–$1,380 a year before exam ($75–$80) and recheck ($53–$63) fees. The guide adds the FDA's December 2024 Dear Veterinarian letter, the February 2025 label update, Zoetis rewards worth $10–$15 per shot and what insurers cover.
Solensia costs $88 to $145 per monthly injection on four US veterinary price lists checked October 30, 2026 (Los Angeles, Xenia OH, Fort Worth, a San Francisco-area house-call vet). The FDA label gives cats 5.5–15.4 lb one 7 mg vial ($88–$105) and cats 15.5–30.8 lb two vials ($125–$145), so a year of 12 injections runs $1,056–$1,260 or $1,500–$1,740 before exam and recheck fees. The guide adds the October 5, 2026 FDA safety label update, FDA study results, Zoetis rewards worth $5–$8 per shot and insurer wording.
Five air-dried dog food brands compared from their labels: AAFCO statements and life stages, calories and density, protein and fat per 1,000 kcal, cost per 1,000 kcal and per day, which brands claim a pathogen kill step, storage, feeding amounts and topper math.
