Pets are the most important and adorable members of our family, the only thing that we need to do for them is take care of them fully, apart from giving them love and affection, and that includes giving them a proper food diet. Well, when it comes to a food diet, it gets more confusing for their owners, since the market is filled with so many dog food and cat food brands, and that comes with different varieties and even the package colours are confusing!
So, what’s the Right food for my Pet?
All of us pet owners want to know the right and the most nutritious food for our pets that can be availed in the pet market. However, veterinarians say, there are some factors that one must put into effect before choosing the diet for your pet.
Here we have mentioned some of the best tips to choose the right food for your pet. Sure, it could be overwhelming, but all you need to do is, keep the expert suggestions in mind. Take a look.
How to choose the Right food for your Pet?
There are too many myths when it comes to buying pet food, from packaging to flavours, while every brand out there boasts about how nutritious their product is! They are just like us, not every fruit suits us, neither does every diet blend with our bodies.
1. Do the Research
Okay, the internet is our go-to-place, for everything we need, even for the slightest information- and we tend to figure out the right information too. However, when it comes to the health of your or your furry friends, you need to be sure about information if they are from reliable sources. You can know about pet foods and health then at Pet Food Industry Association Australia, also known as PFIAA. Ensure that your pet’s diet is suitable to their immunity, and digestive system, the gentler the food is, the better their health would be!
2. Do not Overload the Ingredients
I have come across dog owners, overloading their pet’s diet with too many ingredients. You need to understand that, they would require a diet that isn’t heavily processed. Try not to add any hard foods to their diet, unless you want to check their teeth strength. Some foods or ingredients might be allergic to your furry friends, or sometimes it could trigger their immune/digestive system to cause inflammation and probably be a threat too. If you are too confused, try to get suggestions from a pet expert or a veterinarian!
3. Be Consistent with Portions and Feeding Times
Just like we need our food on time, your pets need their food on time too! Yes, it does matter, how many times you are feeding your pet in a day! You have to feed your pet the recommended amount of food or diet, in order to be consistent with the portions. You can split up their whole diet of a day and serve in splits. When it comes to cats and dogs, you need to feed at least twice a day, and for puppies and kittens, ensure to feed them thrice or four times a day. Find the accurate food formula and portions according to your pet’s digestive system and feed them on time.
4. Choose a Reputed Pet Food Brand
Does a brand play an important role in the health of my furry friend? Yes, it does! However, by reputation, I meant, the company must have a veterinary staff or pet nutritionist, and all of their quality measures in control, and which also has mentioned their calorie and ingredients on their package, or on their website or they should be able to release the ingredient information if requested by a customer. You can also get excellent guidelines and information about better brands and pet care from the Australian Veterinary Association.
Conclusion
Every pet deserves the best quality of life, and if you are adopting one, then you need to ensure that you take care of your pet like your own. Whether it’s a puppy/kitten or an adult cat/dog- they need to be fed on time with ultimate ingredients that contain essential nutritional values that go directly to their diet. You must also keep an eye on the allergic foods and most unsuitable foods for your pets, or otherwise, you can always get in touch with a veterinarian.
