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Picking The Right Food For Your
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Pets are
wonderful creatures to share our lives with, and they need just as much care as
humans. All pets need to be fed properly, though we always have the question of
what that might be. There are individuals who give their pets human food, while
others strictly give pet food. We will concentrate on dogs, cats, and rabbits
for proper feeding.
Rabbits
How many times have you heard
that rabbits like their vegetables? This is true. Most rabbits need a steady
diet of rabbit food that includes lettuce and carrots. Most of the time we
raise our rabbits on pellets, however, this may not be fibrous enough and can
cause obesity. A steady diet of hay, vegetables, and pellets will lead to a
healthy rabbit.
Dogs
Is it wise to feed your dog human food?
Most dogs are related to the wolf family a very carnivorous bunch, which means
they need to have meat in their diet. This does not mean human food is the
correct food for them. It is best to find a dog food product where the first
ingredient is meat. Make sure it is real meat and not some processed
substitute. Feeding your dog human food is a bad idea because it can be too
greasy for them and block their arteries. Dogs have very sensitive digestive
tracks so they are susceptible to diarrhea and upset stomachs if you change
their food. It is best to find a dog food you prefer and that is healthy for
them. You also want to keep them on the same food. Changing food can cause
problems. If you feel you need to change food, you should slowly integrate the
new food with the old until you have fully replaced the old. This should take
two weeks or a little more. Dogs when full grown should be fed once a day at
the same time.
Cats
Cats are great hunters if you let them
explore the outdoor world they will often find mice, birds, and other animals
to gain protein. Like a dog, your cat needs a consistent diet. You should find
a cat food that has the proper amounts of protein. Cats can also have a very
sensitive digestive system. Finding the right food may be difficult and take a
few tries. If they have a smelly litter box, you will need to change their
food. This is a sure sign they are not receiving a proper diet. When you change
their food you will want to integrate it slowly over two weeks. Cats also need
the vitamins from milk, though our processed milk can be too rich for them,
they do sell milk for cats in the pet stores. Another idea is occasionally
giving them a small piece of cheese to help with their dietary needs; however
you should try and find pet food that fits all of their needs. Grass is also
available for indoor cats and may be a needed to get rid of hairballs. Cats eat
grass when they have an upset stomach. The grass will allow the cats to rid
themselves of the problem and can help them cough up hairballs.
Picking the right food for your pet will often mean not feeding them human food
and checking the ingredients of the pet food found in the stores. You want to
keep your pet just as healthy as you would want to keep yourself. Proper
nutrition for any animal is important to having your pet around for many years.
Some types of pets are more susceptible to disease, like dogs with heart
problems, but they can be monitored through proper care.
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