Even though it used to be very different, pets are now part of the family and are treated as full members of the family. They live in the house just like us and often even share our bed. We love our pets and want them to be happy. Just like with us humans, nutrition plays an important role in health. In today's blog post, we'll explain what a healthy diet for dogs and cats looks like.
External factors for animal health
Depending on the breed, cats and dogs not only need different food, but also different amounts. This depends not only on the size of the animal, but also on the living conditions and how the animal is built.
A classic example of this is the Huskies. Huskies are known for having a lot of stamina and needing a lot of exercise so that they are happy and relaxed at the end of the day. Due to the constant movement and the size of the breed, these dogs need more food and significantly more protein-rich food than, for example, a small Chihuahua. They are often carried by their owners and therefore require significantly less food. Their needs are also completely different.
However, the breed should be more of a guideline and not applied across the board to everything. Ultimately, an animal is an individual, just like a human, and even if large animals generally need more food, there are differences from animal to animal. Since you can't address every situation in a blog article, the best advice as an owner is to experiment and adapt to the animal. If, for example, the food doesn't taste good or the animal can't tolerate it, this will become noticeable, for example through digestive problems. If these occur, you can take the necessary measures and see what works. The guideline is still the breed and what is recommended in this case.
Animal nutrition, a complicated topic!
Nutrition is generally a complicated topic. It is not possible to project a diet onto all species, let alone one that works for all of them. For this reason, it is advisable to create a mix.
To get started with the topic and know where to start, you should find out about the breed or the habits of the parents. Once you have done this, you can try out for yourself with the individual animal which one suits it best.
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