The saying "we are what we eat" is just as relevant when it comes to the diet of our four-legged friends. Everything they eat impacts their health. Therefore, it's essential that your pet's diet is balanced and tailored to their breed, age, and, in some cases, specific health conditions.
5 things to keep in mind regarding your pet’s pet
Diet According to Species
Each animal species has specific dietary habits. Although both cats and dogs are carnivorous, dogs are more adapted to eating other types of food.
Nowadays, most commercial pet foods already include other food sources like grains or vegetables. However, some animals, especially dogs, may show intolerance, resulting in gastrointestinal or skin reactions.
Commercial wet or dry foods provide pets with all the necessary nutrients for their daily energy needs. However, adding snacks or treats can lead to excessive calorie intake, potentially causing obesity.
Avoid Giving Leftovers from Your Meals
Leftovers from our meals may not be nutritionally beneficial for our four-legged friends. Additionally, they may contain calorie and salt levels that are unsuitable for pets.
Some of the foods we eat or the spices we use to season them can cause allergies, food poisoning, or gastrointestinal issues in pets.
Choose"Premium"or"Super Premium"Foods
Whenever possible, opt for foods whose ingredients are of higher nutritional quality and effectively meet the species' needs.
These foods contain all the necessary additives, such as vitamins and trace minerals, to ensure your pet's health, petimproving their quality of life and providing better satiety after each meal. Additionally, they are tailored to the age, size, breed, or health condition of the animal.
Quantity Is Also Important
Dry or wet foods are designed and formulated so that, according to a specific quantity versus relative to the animal's weight, all necessary nutrients and calories for the animal's normal metabolism are provided.
Good Bowl Hygiene and Proper Food Storage are Essential
It is important to keep feeding bowls clean and properly store food to prevent infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or other infectious agents.