Pampering Your Pet

Several years ago, my family’s beloved dog, Murphy, fell ill, and the veterinarians who examined her were perplexed as to what was wrong. Eventually, the doctors discovered that Murphy’s condition was due to a phosphorus imbalance and could be remedied through medication and a change in diet, from foods that contained beef, chicken, and turkey to venison and lamb and foods formulated as vegetarian.

When the opportunity came up to write this article, I thought a little more about what happened to …