Practical information about commercial pet foods and what goes into them.
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Treats & Supplements
Probiotics are a nutritional intervention that may help manage pet health issues from gastrointestinal tract and beyond.
1 min to 5 min
Excessive treating can increase the pet’s risk of becoming overweight.
Pet Food Labels
Understanding the information on a pet food label can help when comparing and choosing pet foods.
Choosing a Pet Food
Cats and dogs have different nutritional needs, so they should be fed food specifically formulated for their species.
Feeding either wet or dry commercial cat foods, or a combination of both, will provide cats with a complete and balanced diet.
Nutrients
Cats need to obtain adequate taurine from food, which makes this amino acid an essential one.
Pet supplements are increasingly popular as owners become more aware of the potential benefits.