Things you must know about Trendy Pet Food

Nowadays, pet parents have a variety of pet food they can choose from. The trendy pet food market has shown a drastic increase in popularity and products. Products are now bifurcated based on breed, nutrition, and whatnot. Numerous brands promise to provide high-quality food from organic farms, which sharpen the mind of pets and promote clean teeth. Simply speaking, pet parents have several options available when it comes to pet food. 

Read this article thoroughly to learn more about what you should feed your pets and what you shouldn’t feed your pets.

Food that works for you but not for your pets

Providing the same diet to your pets that you eat is not an option. According to Dr. Jessica Vogelslang, also known as Dr. V, who is a veterinarian, author, blogger, “Many pet owners pursued the grain-free diet because they thought that it was the right thing to do. And for a long time, the veterinary society had no issues with it. But now, we know more. The science is there, and the proof is interconvertible.” The FDA investigation has found possible links of grain-free diet for pets to canine dilated cardiomyopathy, a type of heart disease.

The exact problem in grain-free pet food is not vivid. Veterinarians suspect that the problem does not lie in grain-free food but legume or alternate proteins being used. Pet parents must do their research before providing any trendy pet food to their beloved pets.

Organic, Paleo and Keto

Dr. V says, “Whenever we see a trend in the diets of human beings, it eventually tracks down to animal diets.” Many people tend to assume what is good for them will also be suitable for their pets. It is simply not true. Healthy pets might handle the extra fats and proteins in the keto diet, but it will not necessarily benefit them. If you want your pet to try a specific pet food, then discuss it with your veterinarian.

 Dr. V has stated that there is always a chance of a problem, which could be anything. When it comes to trendy pet food, the things that are truly important for any pet food brand are looking and researching for any risks, testing their food, and how they overcome a problem if they happen to find it.

Vegan and Vegetarian

When it comes to cats, vegan and vegetarian food is out of the question. Cats are carnivores, and they cannot produce certain amino acids if they do not get meat to eat. According to Dr. V, a vegan diet can kill your cat. However, dogs are built differently. Dogs can handle a vegetarian diet but giving them the same diet as humans can prove to be lethal. It is much more complicated than human beings. 

Dogs have not been to survive on a vegetarian diet. The pet food you provide to your cats or dogs or any other animals must be appropriately discussed with a veterinarian and a nutritionist. Do not just listen to a salesman selling trendy pet food. If you are planning a special diet for your pets, carefully discuss it with your veterinarian.

Final thoughts

The nutrient requirements for your pets are entirely different from your nutritional needs. For instance, cats and dogs can produce vitamin C independently, and they need not depend on any outside sources. Also, dogs and cats do not have similar needs. Cats require more taurine as compared to dogs, and both of them need way more as compared to their owners.

The majority of the trendy pet food in the market is labeled as “Complete and balanced.” That means that it possesses all the well-balanced nutrients that your pet needs. The pet food goes through several testing to be approved as fit for the pets. However, pet parents reported that their cats have developed kidney problems after being fed the tested and approved trendy pet food produced by Ontario-based Menu food. This company was a top manufacturer of ‘wet’ pet food in North America. 

The company then launched the largest pet food recall in the history of humanity. They manufactured 60 million cans and pouches which included both cat and dog pet food brands. It was truly heartbreaking when thousands of cats and dogs passed away or were euthanized. It was later found out that the Chinese exporters used melamine in the pet food. It was used so that it was mistaken for wheat gluten. Melamine is present in plastic and fertilizer. It can be mistaken as a protein because of its high nitrogen content and can pass the tests.

There were several other incidents where it came to light that trash substances were used in pet food. Hence, it is essential to be extremely careful when selecting pet food for your pets.