A clean diet is one of the most popular human dietary trends, and for good reason. Far from being a fad, a clean eating diet encompasses tried-and-true tenets, like avoiding highly-processed foods, and focuses the diet on whole foods that are free from contaminants—as close to their natural state as possible.
Nutrition plays a crucial role in the overall health and well-being of any pet, just as it does with people. That’s why the clichéd phrase “You are what you eat” is thrown around so often. It’s true when a pet is healthy, but even more so when he is sick.
As pet parents, we’ve all been there. You search for the best cat or dog food to feed your pet, and you come across a limited ingredient diet (LID) pet food, only to wonder what they’re all about. After all, why would anyone want to choose a dog food or cat food that is limited in any way?
Some people say cats are picky eaters, but you can’t blame cats. After all, they don’t make their own food choices, we do! When selecting a wet cat food, it’s important to read the label and pay particular attention to certain ingredients—or lack thereof. Here are five things to avoid, according to veterinary experts, to help you chose the best cat food to feed your feline friend.
Want your bird’s culinary experience to blossom? Try adding a few safe, edible flowers to their diet. A bird’s diet is generally made up of pelleted foods, fruit, vegetables and treats, says Byron J.S. de la Navarre, DVM at the Animal House of Chicago. Edible flowers aren’t typically something birds eat and their unique textures can provide an enriching, foraging-type of activity for them.
What can hamsters eat? What can’t hamsters eat? You may be surprised to learn that some foods generally considered healthy and beneficial to your nutrition, like almonds, can be harmful to your hamster. Small rodents, including hamsters, live very short lifespans. As such, it is vital to feed them properly to keep them with us as long as possible.
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By being knowledgeable of your pup’s eating habits and switching over to the best dog food for sensitive stomach issues, you may be able to give your pup relief. Here’s what to consider if you’re the parent of a pupper who seems to have tummy troubles.
Give your pup a taste of gourmet dog treats with these summer-themed DIY KONG stuffer recipes.
Are you planning on switching your cat onto a rotational diet? Check out these tips for how to feed a cat a rotational diet so that they make a smooth transition.
Plus, freezing tips!
Flake fish food or frozen fish food? Freeze dried fish food or pelleted fish food? The food provided to your fish must be safe, nutritionally balanced and appropriate to the livestock.
How often should you feed a dog? If you asked your dog that question, her answer would probably be: As much as possible, please! But that, obviously, wouldn’t be a good idea. Exactly how often dogs should eat has been a topic of discussion—and argument—for many dog owners. Another question dog owners may find themselves asking is: How much should a dog eat? Read on for some basic feeding guidelines.
If your pooch has canine diabetes, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the best foods to give her. Here's what you need to know.
Hamsters will stuff their cheeks with just about anything, but they need a balanced diet to thrive. As omnivores, they eat a variety of foods, from seeds, fruits and greens to the occasional insect or other form of protein. A variety of commercial hamster food is available for hamsters, from pellets, seed mixes and blocks. But which is the best to keep your small animal healthy and thriving?
It is no secret; dogs love to eat. Whether they are puppies, young dogs, middle-aged or senior canines, many enjoy their food faster than they should be ingesting it. Oftentimes, fast eating can be harmful to a dog’s health. If your dog eats fast, there are proper ways to address the issue. From incorporating toys, using sectioned automatic dog feeders or slow feeder bowls, to bringing in programmable pet feeders, any dog eating behavior can be trained with the right method.
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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!
