Post by ZandraJoi on Aug 12, 2021 9:37:06 GMT -5
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2021/08/06/improving-your-pets-nutrition.aspx
Story at-a-glance
As a veterinarian and a clinical nutritionist, Dr. Laura Gaylord, is uniquely poised to help pet owners navigate the often-overwhelming waters of pet nutrition
Homemade fresh-food diets are often wonderful for pets, offering the least processed and most nutritious option in the pet food market, but you don’t want to wing it; a recipe tailored to your pet will ensure you’re meeting your pet’s individual nutritional needs
In order to offer the best nutrition for your dog or cat, Dr. Gaylord stresses the importance of being open to all food forms, whether that be commercial fresh or homemade
You have to work within your budget, family situation and lifestyle, but at minimum, she recommends, strive to add fewer processed foods to your pet’s diet and add in as many fresh foods as you can
The No. 1 disease in cats and dogs is overweight and obesity, so Dr. Gaylord also stressed the importance of choosing a diet that keeps your pet at a healthy weight
My notes: We used to make our last dog her food. But as she got older & suffered from joint problems, we had to switch to a natural dog food that was formulated for seniors. She thrived! We still made some of her food, but it wasn't the only thing we fed her anymore.
& for people who think you can't feed pets people food. Well, think on this, what other type of food is there? People food IS real food. I rather feed so-called 'people food' than stuff made in a lab. If I don't eat lab-made, I won't feed it to my pets. Flipside tho, you DO need to do your research to be sure they have the right nutrition for their species, breed, age.
Story at-a-glance
As a veterinarian and a clinical nutritionist, Dr. Laura Gaylord, is uniquely poised to help pet owners navigate the often-overwhelming waters of pet nutrition
Homemade fresh-food diets are often wonderful for pets, offering the least processed and most nutritious option in the pet food market, but you don’t want to wing it; a recipe tailored to your pet will ensure you’re meeting your pet’s individual nutritional needs
In order to offer the best nutrition for your dog or cat, Dr. Gaylord stresses the importance of being open to all food forms, whether that be commercial fresh or homemade
You have to work within your budget, family situation and lifestyle, but at minimum, she recommends, strive to add fewer processed foods to your pet’s diet and add in as many fresh foods as you can
The No. 1 disease in cats and dogs is overweight and obesity, so Dr. Gaylord also stressed the importance of choosing a diet that keeps your pet at a healthy weight
My notes: We used to make our last dog her food. But as she got older & suffered from joint problems, we had to switch to a natural dog food that was formulated for seniors. She thrived! We still made some of her food, but it wasn't the only thing we fed her anymore.
& for people who think you can't feed pets people food. Well, think on this, what other type of food is there? People food IS real food. I rather feed so-called 'people food' than stuff made in a lab. If I don't eat lab-made, I won't feed it to my pets. Flipside tho, you DO need to do your research to be sure they have the right nutrition for their species, breed, age.