What do you feed your pet? Who's advice do you listen to? Knowing what to feed your pet is one of those on-going debates, and one of the most important choices you can make for your pet's welfare.
Just like the modern day fast food fix that has proved less than healthy for human health, the convenience of mass market pet food brands available in all shapes, and sizes, promising tailor-made nutrition , may not be the best way to achieve optimum nutrition for your pet...and there are other solutions. The two methods that seem to feature more and more in this debate are "Raw feeding" and "Home-cooked diets". Before you run a mile at the thought of more time and more expense, it may pay in the long run to take a fresh look at your pet's dietary needs: a longer life and less visits to the vet? Worth a look at any rate.
Like most things regarding health, there is a need for research and expert advice, so here are a few sites you could look at:
You could also look at veterinary surgeon Dr Ian Billinghurst's bestselling book: "Give Your Dog A Bone. The practical Commonsense Way to feed Dogs For a Long Healthy Life"
I would also love to hear about your pet's feeding regime, especially if you have changed diets and noticed a difference!