Pets occupy a special place in our hearts and homes, which is why, as those responsible for their care, it is essential to ensure that they receive adequate and healthy nutrition.
A diet based on natural foods provides a series of benefits for their health, providing them with a balanced diet rich in nutrients, strengthening their immune system and improving their digestion, thus promoting a healthy weight according to their size, race and age.
But what does natural mean?
A natural diet should NOT have the following ingredients in its composition:
- Artificial colors or preservatives
- Artificial chemicals
- Byproducts (beef, poultry, etc.)
- added sugar
- Dairy products
- Ingredients that have been generically modified.
What should you look for in a natural pet food?
- Look for its main ingredient to be protein, whether; lamb, beef, fish or chicken. This must appear by the protein name or, failing that, as "flour" of the selected protein, but it should never be named as "By-product flour."
- It should be high in fruits and vegetables such as; carrots, spinach, broccoli, apple, papaya, blueberries, etc.
- Check that it contains vitamins, minerals and oils such as omega 3 and 6 instead of animal fats.
- Avoid having corn, wheat or soy by-products in its composition.
7 reasons to switch to a natural food
- Reduces allergies
- Improves your coat
- Promotes good digestion
- Strengthens your health and immune system
- Increases your energy and vitality
- Your visits to the vet are reduced
- Your quality of life increases
If you are interested in providing a natural diet to your pet, it is important that you do so in a safe and balanced way, so before making these types of changes it is recommended that you consult your trusted veterinarian so that they can give you a diet. according to the nutritional needs of your pet.
