Nutrition

Innovative feeding of dogs

Innovative feeding

The most frequently questions pet owners ask their veterinarian is “What should I feed my dog? How much should I feed my dog? When to feed my dog? Does the food I’m providing meet my dog’s nutritional needs?” To give the answer of these common questions understanding of nutrition and feeding of dogs is very important. Adequate nutrition may be the most important factor influencing the ability of dogs to their genetic potential for growth, reproduction, longevity, response to stimuli and integration to the modern society. 

Obesity in Companion Animals: A Serious Health Threat

obesity in dogs

In obese pets, the ribs, spine, and pelvic bones are not well defined. The chest, spine, and base of the tail are covered with fat. It not only harms the health of companion animals but also decreases their life expectancy.

FEEDING PRACTICES RECOMMENDED FOR CATS

“How much should I feed my cat and what type of feed to be given?” Even if you’ve owned cats for many years, you may sometimes have a thought that whether your cats are getting too little food or too much. Here we try to know you something about the cat’s food habit.