Do Special Pet Diets Do What They Claim? | Pet Parent Power-Up

Sensitive stomach. Weight management. Hairball control. Urinary care. Pet food labels make these diets sound highly specific, but not every claim on the package means the same thing. In this Pet Parent Power Up, Dr. Angie Boyer explains the difference between formulas built around certain ingredient choices and claims that require more testing and scientific support. You’ll learn: What makes sensitive skin and stomach foods different How weight-management foods reduce calories Why hairball-control and urinary-care claims are treated differently on pet food labels What phrases like “may support” really promise on your pet food label How to check whether the ingredients support the claim on the front of the package Note: Always talk with your veterinarian about your individual pet’s medical and nutritional needs before changing foods, especially when managing a diagnosed health condition. Dr. Angie Boyer is the founder of Grain & Grace Consulting and a trained multi-species nutritionist whose work spans livestock, companion animals, and horses. Angie returns in the next full episode to help us read a pet food package from the claims on the front to the label on the back. Learn more about Dr. Angie Boyer and Grain & Grace Consulting: Website: Grain & Grace Consulting Contact: Submit an inquiry LinkedIn: Grain & Grace Consulting Get Your Free Pet Food Guides ! Stuck on a pet problem? Send it here. Practical pet advice for busy pet parents. Love the show? Follow The Pet Parent Hotline so you don’t miss an episode, and share this one with a pet parent who needs it. Listen & Follow: 🌍 Official Site |📱 Facebook |📺 YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵 Spotify The Pet Parent Hotline covers real-world dog and cat behavior, training, pet health and nutrition, veterinary decisions, pet-care costs, aging pets, and everyday life with animals. No fluff. No guilt. Just useful advice to help you make smarter decisions and enjoy life with your pets. Help us reach more pet parents like you: A 5-star rating or review on Apple Podcasts helps new listeners feel confident trying us out. Contact: Amy@petparenthotline.com ©Ⓟ 2026 Amy Castro