Charlotte Higgins, CVT, VTS

Pet Nutritionist

Charlotte Higgins is a certified veterinary technician who specializes in the area of nutrition. She has been a CVT for 18 years and developed an interest in veterinary nutrition soon after beginning work at The University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital. Charlotte has authored many articles on nutrition for professional veterinary magazines and on-line publications. She has lectured extensively and taught continuing education courses on-line. Charlotte is a founding member of the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians.

Articles by this Author

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Is It a Good Idea to Cook Homemade Dog Food for My Dog?

Have you ever thought about home cooking for your dog? If you have, you are not alone. More and more, people have decided to make their own pet food. And many more are seriously considering it. Why this new trend? Is it a good idea? Commercial diets are more convenient to use, cheaper, and nutritionally more consistent. So why would anyone want to go through the trouble and expense of cooking for their dog when there are so many commercially prepared foods readily available?

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Should I Give My Pet a Nutritional Supplement?

Dietary supplements are a multi-billion dollar industry. You may be taking a vitamin or dietary supplement yourself. But does that mean that your dog or cat should too?

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Feeding Multiple Cats

Do you have a skinny cat and a chubby cat? Read this guide to feeding multiple cats and keeping them at a healthy weight.

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Here are some tips to slow down your dog if he eats too fast from his food bowl

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Good Enough to Eat? The Truth About Human Grade Pet Food.

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Create a Simple Feeding Schedule for Your Dog

Is your dog waiting at the door for you to come home every day? How does he know that you are just about to walk through the door? Most dogs seem to have a natural sense of time. Setting up a feeding schedule for them just makes sense, and it can help prevent obesity, accidents, and health issues.

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How Can I Choose the Best Food for My Pet?

Your pet is a part of your family. So, when it comes to choosing a food, you want the very best. But there are so many different options! How can you be sure to choose a high quality food? Here are a few key questions that any high quality pet food manufacturer should be able to answer.

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Organic, Gluten-Free, & Natural Pet Foods: What Do They All Mean?

You'll find lots of terms on many pet food labels today. What do these words really mean? Do they really provide better nutrition? Or is it all just marketing?

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Is It a Good Idea to Cook Homemade Dog Food for My Dog?

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Should I Give My Pet a Nutritional Supplement?

Dietary supplements are a multi-billion dollar industry. You may be taking a vitamin or dietary supplement yourself. But does that mean that your dog or cat should too?

Health

Feeding Multiple Cats

Do you have a skinny cat and a chubby cat? Read this guide to feeding multiple cats and keeping them at a healthy weight.

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