More and more people are discovering the benefits of feeding a healthy, natural diet to their dogs and cats. It has become increasingly apparent that chronic illnesses can be avoided through correct dietary practices, and an increasing number of people are willing to go the extra distance to make this a reality.
According to Veterinary Pet Insurance, the most common cause of vet visits among dogs in 2009 was ear infections, followed by skin allergies, skin infections and hot spots, gastritis and vomiting and enteritis/diarrhea. The most common medical condition in the feline community was lower urinary tract disease, followed by gastritis/vomiting (usually food-related), chronic renal failure, hyperthyroidism and diabetes. All of these conditions are food related.
All of these conditions can almost always be avoided through the feeding of natural pet food. What do we mean by ‘natural pet food’? The companion animals that we have chosen to share our lives are carnivores. The cat is a true carnivorous animal, and must be fed meat in order to maintain optimal health. The cat does not require vegetables, fruits or grains, and these foods should be avoided. The dog requires meat as the dietary mainstay, followed by vegetable matter to some degree. Grains do not form a part of the canine diet due to their high carbohydrate content.
All of these conditions can almost always be avoided through the feeding of natural pet food. What do we mean by ‘natural pet food’? The companion animals that we have chosen to share our lives are carnivores. The cat is a true carnivorous animal, and must be fed meat in order to maintain optimal health. The cat does not require vegetables, fruits or grains, and these foods should be avoided. The dog requires meat as the dietary mainstay, followed by vegetable matter to some degree. Grains do not form a part of the canine diet due to their high carbohydrate content.
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