As a general rule, before supplementing your cat's diet, you should discuss with your veterinarian the available evidence or recommendations supporting the use of nutriceuticals and dietary supplements. Be certain to avoid high levels of supplementation of any single nutrient unless you're certain that it's safe and won't interfere with any other medications your pet may take.GuidelinesSupplements fall into two general and very large categories: vitamin and mineral supplements and nutriceuticals. Nutriceuticals are nutrient supplements given to obtain a pharmacologic (drug-like) effect or prevent a specific disease. The overall benefit of vitamin and mineral supplements is hotly debated. Cats that eat an appropriate balanced diet do not need supplements, based on most feeding studies of healthy cats. Nevertheless, many of us take dietary supplements and many of us wish to provide our pets with the same potential benefits.
Good nutrition and a balanced diet are essential elements for good health in your dog. Knowing what your adult dog needs will help you decide the best type of food.
Good nutrition takes time and patience to learn, so your dog stays healthy, happy and active. It also takes dedication and perseverance to make sure your dog eats what he should, rather than what he wants. ...
By learning how to read a label, you can learn a great deal of information about the food you are feeding your pets: how to compare one food to another and how to choose the food best suited for your dog...
Most of us were taught the importance of a balanced and nutritionally complete diet; but when it comes to knowing what nutrients our pets need to grow properly and stay healthy, we come up short.
Ideally, your dog should not be overweight. However, he should not be too thin either. If you are concerned that your pet is too thin, here are some ways to determine his body condition.
Unfortunately, many pets are overweight – much like their owners. And like their owners, pets are not as healthy when they are carrying too much weight. Here are some ways you can evaluate your pet’s body...
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