diet
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What should you feed your puppy?
Your puppy is your new best friend, and you want to give him the best foundation to grow and thrive. You certainly don’t want to unknowingly contribute to anything that might be harmful or inadequate for him. This is where nutrition can come in! We all know that there are pet food brands and varieties stacked to the ceiling at pet stores and grocery stores, so how do you know what your puppy really needs as he grows? Here are some common questions and a few important tips to help you put the perfect portion on your pup’s plate. What’s the most important thing to know about feeding a puppy?…
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Tips for Raising a Happy and Healthy Kitten
Getting a new kitten is one of the best things in the world. They’re cute, soft, and cuddly. They are irresistible and melt even the toughest of hearts. It’s best to start things off on the right track to a long and happy life with your new feline companion. Here are some starter tips for you and your new, cuddly furbaby. Diet Continue feeding your kitten its “normal” diet, but slowly introduce a high quality kitten food into the mix. After your little furbaby has adjusted, feed the high quality food exclusively. Feed your kitten at least three to four times a day from a shallow plate; glass or ceramic…
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Feeding your new kitten
Now that you have a new kitten, I’m sure you’d like to know how to bring her up to be a happy, healthy cat. Diet is one of the most important choices you make for your new kitty. Most importantly, you need to feed a diet that is specially formulated for growing kittens. The diet should be high in calories, protein-rich, and easy to digest. My favorite kitten foods include options from Purina, Royal Canin, Iams, and Hill’s. These companies put a lot of research into formulating the best diets for your pets and they employ veterinarians who specialize in nutrition to formulate their foods. These diets are your best…
