A Balanced Pet Diet

Following a healthy diet is just as important for pets as it is for humans. Pets need a complete mix of protein, fats, vitamins and minerals, and carbohydrates in order to stay fit. Revamp your pet’s diet with the following tips.

Health Matters

Feed your pet a mix of the below nutrients for good health:

• Protein: Cats and dogs are carnivorous and require more protein than humans. Sufficient protein in the diet will keep your pet strong and active.
• Fat: High in energy, fats are an essential part of your pet’s diet. Limit over-consumption, however – especially by avoiding excess “people foods” in your pet’s diet.
• Carbohydrates: Carbs give great energy levels, but make sure your pet isn’t eating too many as they can store in the body as fat.
• Vitamins and Minerals: Beneficial for nerve conduction and to help keep your pet’s teeth, nails, and coat strong and healthy.
• Water: Make sure your pet is properly hydrated, too. Dehydration can cause serious health problems among cats and dogs.

Quality Choices

Don’t give your pet large quantities of people food in addition to their regular wet or dry mix, but there is nothing wrong with healthy table scraps from time to time. Examples of healthy human food options that your pet can also eat include meat, chopped fruits, steamed vegetables, rice, and oatmeal.

Types of Feed

With many food options available at your local pet store, here are some common forms of feed that owners can give their cats and dogs as part of a balanced diet:

• Dry Food
• Canned Food (often referred to as Wet Food)
• Freeze-Dried or Dehydrated Food
• Raw Food

These diet tips, alongside plenty of exercise, can help keep your pet happy, healthy, and fit enough to keep using a premium pet door from Australia Pet Doors! We offer a range of cat and dog doors to fit any pet. For more information about our offerings, call 0414 922 751.