Friday 4 May 2018

Changing food of your pets

Changing food of your pets

Once your pet becomes all grown up and it starts to enjoy the same kind of best quality food  that depends on the weight and type of pet you have, you should think altering your pet’s diet periodically.Variety is the spice of life for both you and your pet. If you have not learned by now, there is no one type of pet food in existence that absolutely has it all. There will never be a one size fits all method, because not one single animal is like another they all are different

These are a few best reasons why you should be changing your pet’s food regularly
First is, pets obtain their important vitamins and minerals by eating many different types of food. With most domestic diets, this can already be covered.

 However, if it’s not, you should need to rotate food to guarantee your pet meets itsexact dietary needs. This is important, as pets get older. When your pet is  young, it needs a certain food type that will helps its growth and energy needs, but when your pet becomes old, it needs a different types of food that helps its overall health including joints and weight management. As pets get older, they become less active as compare to young age Therefore, you will need to adjust your food so that it’s lower in fats and calories.

The 2nd reason you should change your pet’s food is to help prevent protein allergies.  Allergic reactions mostly occur in pets that are fed the same food for long periods of time. Over time, your pet’s immune system can start to identify a specific ingredientas harmful and release antibodies to fight the allergy. Allergic reactions are usually the first indication that it’s time to rotate food for your pet. Food allergies can range from itchy skin to hot spots and diarrhea.  Every owner should be changing food about every 3 months or so to maintain variety and to avoid allergic reactions. For the best results, rotate between protein sources such as beef, lamb, and chicken. Rotating food may cause some gastrointestinalissues at first because dogshave sensitive stomachs. If this happens, slow down thetransition until your pet starts to adjust.  Take the whole week to slowly transition your dog into the new food. If your pet has a really sensitive stomach andcan’t adjust, it may be best to quit the new food altogether or speak to your local veterinarian.For many owners, the ‘bag for life’ method is the most common because its routineand we like to think that our pet can handle or eat anything.

 The point of this post is to learn to not be one of those kimf of owners. Your pet is just like family, and family deserves better. Changing your pet’s food regularly to maintain optimum health and nutrition for your animal.

Once your pet becomes all grown up and it starts to enjoy the same kind of best quality food  that depends on the weight and type of pet you have, you should think altering your pet’s diet periodically.Variety is the spice of life for both you and your pet. If you have not learned by now, there is no one type of pet food in existence that absolutely has it all. There will never be a one size fits all method, because not one single animal is like another they all are different

These are a few best reasons why you should be changing your pet’s food regularly
First is, pets obtain their important vitamins and minerals by eating many different types of food. With most domestic diets, this can already be covered.

 However, if it’s not, you should need to rotate food to guarantee your pet meets itsexact dietary needs. This is important, as pets get older. When your pet is  young, it needs a certain food type that will helps its growth and energy needs, but when your pet becomes old, it needs a different types of food that helps its overall health including joints and weight management. As pets get older, they become less active as compare to young age Therefore, you will need to adjust your food so that it’s lower in fats and calories.

The 2nd reason you should change your pet’s food is to help prevent protein allergies.  Allergic reactions mostly occur in pets that are fed the same food for long periods of time. Over time, your pet’s immune system can start to identify a specific ingredientas harmful and release antibodies to fight the allergy. Allergic reactions are usually the first indication that it’s time to rotate food for your pet. Food allergies can range from itchy skin to hot spots and diarrhea.  Every owner should be changing food about every 3 months or so to maintain variety and to avoid allergic reactions. For the best results, rotate between protein sources such as beef, lamb, and chicken. Rotating food may cause some gastrointestinalissues at first because dogshave sensitive stomachs. If this happens, slow down thetransition until your pet starts to adjust.  Take the whole week to slowly transition your dog into the new food. If your pet has a really sensitive stomach andcan’t adjust, it may be best to quit the new food altogether or speak to your local veterinarian.For many owners, the ‘bag for life’ method is the most common because its routineand we like to think that our pet can handle or eat anything.

 The point of this post is to learn to not be one of those kimf of owners. Your pet is just like family, and family deserves better. Changing your pet’s food regularly to maintain optimum health and nutrition for your animal.

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