This entry was posted on 2014-03-10 by admin.

Why is pet nutrition so important?

Giving your pet access to the best pet food for them is as important as getting access to the best nutrients for humans. For animals that are unable to communicate their needs as easily as humans, it is especially important you pay attention to the signs of potential under nutrition.

There are six essential nutrient groups for your pet: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water- much like in a humans diet.

Proteins

Proteins are vital to your pets muscle and tissue growth, repair and maintenance. Amino Acids which are units upon which protein are formed, are necessary in your pet’s food as your pets body is incapable of creating the necessary amounts of them. These two things are largely gained from meat proteins, which is why it is essential your pets’ food is based in real meat proteins.

Credit to  http://libertyhumane.org/choosing_your_right_pet_food.php for the image.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are a crucial source of energy for your pet. As in a humans diet, you get both complex and simple carbs, of which your pet needs both.  Carbohydrates are important in your pet’s diet to ensure that the proteins essential for muscle and tissue maintenance are not used for energy.

Fats

Fats are another imperative energy source for numerous bodily functions. Fatty acids, a specific type of fat, play an important role in regulating the body’s inflammatory response and are particularly important for your pet’s skin and coat.

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are responsible for keeping your pets bodies working properly. Vitamins and minerals support the immune system, promote normal growth and development, and assist organs in the bodily functions.

Water

Water is crucial to all living things and for dogs who are often active and whose body temperatures run a little higher than the average, water is especially vital. One must ensure that along with the appropriate pet food your pet has access to a clean and abundant water supply.

Finding a pet food that contains all the right nutrients as well as the right supplements for your pet is important, and with such a wide range of pet foods available today you have no reason not to find the right pet food for your pet. As pet food is only a part of your pets diet however it is important that you include sufficient hydration in your pets diet.

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