Pet Nutrition

Your pet's good health and happy disposition are dependent on good nourishment, exercise, grooming, and visits to the veterinarian.

Good nourishment is important, and, with today's wide assortment of commercial pet foods fully formulated for all stages of pet growth, it is easy to find your pet well-balanced meals. The foods allow you to cater to your pet's preferences (including food rewards and treats) and, yet, ensure a healthful diet.

Veterinarians and animal nutritionists have determined that table scraps are not balanced meals for pet and are deficient in nutrients. Adding scraps to a balanced diet often adds extra calories which are detrimental to the pet's health.

Supervise your pet's diet carefully. For your pet's basic diet, make sure the food you use is specifically labeled "complete and balanced. " Products intended for special use or supplemental feeding will be labeled as such. Make certain that the pet has plenty of water to drink and do not overfeed. If, for any reason, you feel that your pet is not doing well on a particular diet, talk with your veterinarian.

Remember, a healthy pet is a happy pet which will bring you years of happiness and companionship.