Why Veterinarian Nutritionist should be the only ones to formulate your pets food?

July 09, 2026

Posted By Chuku's Kitchen

Board-certified veterinary nutritionists have advanced training in animal nutrition and formulate diets based on nutrient needs, not just ingredients.

They ensure the right balance of protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals to prevent deficiencies or excesses that can harm your dog over time. They account for nutrient losses during cooking and follow science-based standards like AAFCO. Their expertise is crucial for dogs with health conditions.

While other factors like ingredient quality matter, food formulated by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist offers greater confidence in your dog's long-term health.

The Pet Food Industry: The Past, The Present, and What’s Ahead in the Future

July 30, 2025

Posted By Chuku's Kitchen

Pet nutrition has evolved from scraps to science, driven by love, research, and modern needs. Today’s options are diverse, but quality varies—especially without strict regulation in Southeast Asia. The future focuses on sustainability, personalized diets, and functional ingredients. Choose pet food wisely: prioritize credentials, safety, and conscious sourcing over hype.

Trapped? Or Unaware?

February 06, 2025

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What makes a good dog food?

February 10, 2024

Posted By Chuku's Kitchen

1. Introduction There are many types of dog food in the world, ranging from differences in flavours to differences in textures to differences in processing. We all want the best for our dogs, and we don’t just want our dogs to eat their food, but to enjoy it as well....

Journeying Through The Hurdles Of Caring For A Senior Pet

January 12, 2024

Posted By Chuku's Kitchen

It was July when the alarm bells first started sounding for us. Cocoa, my 13 year old shihtzu (turning 14 in February 2024!) had a small increase in her SDMA levels during her annual blood tests (SDMA is a more sensitive marker for kidney dysfunction as compared to the conventional measurements for urea or creatinine concentrations).

Pending her pathology results; two weeks for her initial results confirming that the mass was cancerous, but it was not clear what kind of cancer it was, so we opted to go for further staining to see if it was either osteosarcoma or soft tissue sarcoma.

Who are your experts in Pet Nutrition?

November 01, 2023

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The 3 big areas of our dog's lives are: Eat, Walk and Play. It is evident that the 'Eat' aspect is the main influencer of our dogs health. When seeking advice on nutrition, there are different level of expertise in the market; 1) A pet nutritionist 2) Veterinarian 3) Vet nutritionist The above...