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Transitioning your Puppy from Puppy food to Adult dog food

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Irrespective of age, all dogs deserve to be fed high-quality, nutritious food that nourishes their bodies from the inside. Dogs of all ages and sizes require a balanced diet that is composed of essential nutrients for optimal health and overall wellness, despite of breed.   The key difference between a puppy food and a dog food is a puppy’s food is based on  growth enhancement , while a dog’s food focuses to maintain healthy weight.  General minimum diet requirements for healthy growth and maintenance in dogs set by experts are explained accordingly. A puppy requires a minimum of  22% protein and 8% fat  for their growth and development, while an adult dog requires a minimum of  18% of protein and 5% fat  in their diets. Now let us understand if your puppy is ready to shift to adult food. Is Your Puppy Ready for Adult Dog Food? Puppies need higher levels of protein and fat to fuel their growth and development in addition to nutrients naturally fou...

Is Prescription Pet Food Beneficial?

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A balanced diet of any kind gives energy and nutrients essential for overall health. And, when it comes to our pets’ food, we always ensure to nourish them with the best food available on the market. But, sometimes, veterinarians may recommend “prescription food” to your pet, and it might leave you wondering if it is going to make a difference.  So, what is all the hype about prescription food, and do they really work? Let’s find it out. What is Prescription Pet Food? While it is obvious that all kinds of food provide nutrients, specific nutrients can help manage or control specific illnesses. The role of nutrients in the treatment of a disease was recognized long back, with this thousand of years old quote that acknowledges how the nutrients in food have healing properties: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”-Hippocrates (The father of medicine) Hence, prescription pet foods are the ones in which specific ingredients or nutritional supplements are combined in the a...

Useful Tips For Taking Care of Senior Cats

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  The time seems to go so quickly when your feline pets grow so fast. But it’s sad to watch them get old. Just like humans, old age in cats brings them many sufferings and pain. Although you cannot stop from aging, you can reduce their pain by taking care of their health and wellness. In this blog, we will share with you healthy practices to make your cat live their best old life. Moreover, they also suffer from several diseases in old age that requires our special attention and care. Senior pets needs to be taken to vet more often compared to younger age cats. 1 –  Provide Right Nourishment Taking care of your senior cat’s diet is crucial for their overall health and wellbeing. A well-balanced and nutritionally appropriate diet can help manage weight, increase lifespan, and reduce or eliminate pain. It is recommended to choose specially made  food products for senior cats  and consult with your veterinarian for the best diet plan. To ensure adequate hydration, it is...