With Memorial Day quickly approaching, use these holiday pet safety tips to ensure a happy, stress-free celebration.
Caitlin Boyle
Your guinea pig may be small, but his appetite is large—and it’s important to feed him nutritious, wholesome foods. “The right guinea pig diet keeps your cuddly pet happy and healthy,” says Dr. Amy Kurowski, a small animal veterinarian. Dr. Kurowski explains that guinea pigs are herbivores, meaning they don’t eat meat or dairy, and are hindgut fermenters, which means they are specially equipped to break down hard-to-digest plant material. Guinea pigs possess an enlarged cecum, a pouch in the intestine that contains lots of bacteria to aid in digestion of hay and other tough plants.
When you pour your kitty a bowl of cat kibble, you’re giving her more than the tasty animal meat she craves. Aside from vitamins and minerals, one key nutrient you’re serving her is taurine, an amino acid that is essential to your cat’s health!
Your dog is your best friend, and that’s why you should want to feed them the very best. Although you may have good intentions when choosing your pet’s food, labels on pet food can be confusing, and it’s hard to know if you’re providing optimal dog nutrition.
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