Get To Grips With Pet Nutrition
Human nutrition varies from animal nutrition in many ways.First of all, many animals are limited in the kinds of foods they can eat.
Our pets diets can be split into two categories – meat eaters and non meat eaters.Some are omnivores, like humans, but are still able to get all the nutrients they need by eating less of a variety than humans.Our pets will often have a similar feeding regime to us, by eating at particular meal times, rather than having a need to graze.This means that the animal is capable of consuming and digesting large amounts of food at specific times.
It can be all too easy to neglect your pet’s nutritional needs, but really the health of your pet is paramount and what you feed to your pet has a great impact on its overall well-beingVitamins are crucial to an animal, and the majority receive all their vitamins from food.
In order to get a good daily intake of vitamins you really do need to feed a good quality pet food product.If you are unsure of what to provide then you really should opt for a commercial pet food product which has been vet approved.The variety of pet food for sale is vast, with food targeted specifically to each animal and in some cases breed. You can get food for old pets, young pets, pets with dental problems – the choice is endless. Just don’t confuse regular food with the snacks and treats which are also available. Too many treats in any animals diet will only lead to one thing – weight gain.There is a wealth of science to support the fact that commercially prepared pet food is a very good and convenient option and the evidence shows that domestic pets are now living longer and healthier lives.By supplying a commercial, vet approved pet food in each meal you can be safe in the knowledge that you really are providing healthy food for your animal.You may not have considered buying a premium, vet approved pet food before because of the perceived high cost. However, you need to feed much less of a premium product because it is packed full of essential ingredients and not bulked out with crumbs and grains. This means that the cost per bowl of food often ends up less than some of the supermarket brands and you are feeding a better product.
A responsible pet owner will want their pet to be healthy and happy and by understanding pet nutrition you are more than likely to achieve this.Your little pet is totally reliant upon you to provide it with the vitamins and minerals it needs on a daily basis and by understanding your pets needs you will become a more responsible owner.
