Feeding lower quality food, particularly foods not intended for that type of animal (as when feeding corn to cats, hedgehogs, or ferrets), also puts stress on that animals digestive system, which may contribute to causing cancers.
By feeding your cat a high quality food, you can in turn help prevent health issues that can be caused by
feeding lower quality foods.
Not exact matches
There won't be counting calories or
low - fat diet dogma here, but there will be real
food health posts and nourishing recipes made with
quality, whole
food ingredients: lots of gorgeous veggies, good fats, fermented, probiotic - rich
foods, bone broths and grass -
fed / pasture - raised meats and definitely gluten - free sweet treats from time to time.
If you're
feeding a premium dog
food that usually means you can
feed less
food than if you're
feeding a
lower quality dog
food.
Seriously, how can you claim that pro plan is
low quality food when the last 5 Westminster winners for Best in Show are
fed pro plan formulas?
We see a lot of dental problems here at BTTR, most commonly in senior dogs, but also in dogs as young as 2 when they are
feed a poor or
low quality diet,
fed lots of treats or people
food (especially sugary stuff) and those who are never given anything to chew on (usually seen in hunt club or outdoor penned dogs).
If you are serious about maintaining your cat's health, you would be wise to
feed him a high -
quality cat
food made with premium ingredients including plenty of animal proteins, moderate fat content, and
low carbohydrate content.
Reasons for
feeding your cats Natural Balance Cat
Food Green Pea and Duck Formula: Green Peas: Rich in potassium and a highly digestible energy source Fresh Duck: Premium quality protein source not commonly used in pet foods Taurine Fortified: Additional taurine for maintaining normal heart function and good vision Canola Oil: Low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated fat with an excellent Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acid profile Flaxseed: Excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids Some cats and even kittens may be highly sensitive to the commonly used proteins, carbohydrates and food additives within their d
Food Green Pea and Duck Formula: Green Peas: Rich in potassium and a highly digestible energy source Fresh Duck: Premium
quality protein source not commonly used in pet
foods Taurine Fortified: Additional taurine for maintaining normal heart function and good vision Canola Oil:
Low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated fat with an excellent Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acid profile Flaxseed: Excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids Some cats and even kittens may be highly sensitive to the commonly used proteins, carbohydrates and
food additives within their d
food additives within their diet.
So adjusting their
food to a
lower calorie but high
quality protein - based
feed is now more important than ever.
Like other toy dog breeds, Maltese dogs are prone to hypoglycemia, or
low blood pressure, so they should be
fed small amounts of a high -
quality dog
food low in additives and fillers throughout the day.
In fact, you may want to stop
feeding your cats any
food that is not manufactured under direct supervision by the manufacturer, as well as companies that outsource ingredients from countries known for
lower quality standards than your own.
This means that will also need to
feed your dog larger quantities of
low quality food to get the same nutrition as a smaller serving of premium
food, so you may actually be saving money in the long run by buying premium,
quality foods.
Cost / Value for Money: 8/10 (15 kg costs # 38 but
feed amounts are quite
low and need to be when you have a 50 kg dog)
Quality of ingredients: 7/10 (I am sure others can comment better than me but The Meat content seems good and is defined and the main cereal is rice, also the oils are chicken / fish) Packaging / Marketing: 5/10 (Difficult one as packaging is very basic which keeps the costs down, but marketing could be better as few have even heard of it and it is by franchised delivery only) Apparent Taste Factor: 7/10 (Seems to be well accepted and eaten happily but has no sugar / Salt so possibly would score
lower than some other dry
foods) Back End Tolerance: 8/10
Still, it doesn't really matter how much your dog eats if you're
feeding them a
low -
quality food.
That means
feeding your dog a healthy, balanced diet and avoiding anything that they could be allergic to, or
low -
quality dog
food that is stuffed with filler instead of nutrients.
Animals
fed lesser
quality food made with
low -
quality grains and grain by - products as fillers, may have a true digestibility of only about 70 — 85 %.
Owners who choose to
feed their pregnant dog a
food with
lower protein and fat may want to supplement their dog's diet with a canned
food like Wild Calling, which offers high
quality protein sources that dogs love.
Feeding dogs
low -
quality commercial
foods has been in fact associated with the development of a variety of health conditions, including digestive disorders,
food allergies and intolerances, skin and hair coat problems, as well as renal diseases.
Another feature of Blue is that they avoid corn, wheat and soy in this formula, helpful for those Doxies with
food sensitivities to those common ingredients often used as fillers in
lower quality feed.
marisa marotta, you don't need to
feed as much Acana as you would a
low quality food as pro plan.
All dogs can develop flatulence, especially if they're
fed a
low -
quality food with fillers and artificial preservatives, random table scraps, too many snacks or
foods they're allergic to.
They are able to
feed what seems like a good
quality food at a
lower cost which is an important consideration when you have multiple dogs.
Feed - grade production permits
lower -
quality ingredients potentially containing contaminants (bacteria, mold based toxins, heavy metals, pesticides, etc.) to enter
foods or treats in greater quantities than human - grade
foods.
As a general rule, meal
feeding is a far better way to
feed your cat and it's also a good idea to have a good portion of their calories come from a high -
quality, high - protein /
low - carb wet
food diet.
If you choose to
feed dry
food, choose high
quality ferret or cat / kitten
foods sold by pet shops,
feed stores, and veterinarians with at least 36 % protein, that is moderate in fats (approximately 20 %) and
low in carbohydrates.
Feeding low -
quality sources of protein (some brands use beaks or hooves instead of
quality meat) can spark an allergic reaction, as can
food coloring, preservatives, flavor enhancers and other ingredients that are as unhealthy for dogs as they are for humans.
Just so you can form your own opinion, here are the AAFCO requirements for their
feeding trials, passing which is often used as a major point of advertising especially for
low quality foods:
There are cats that are still being
fed dog
food or
low -
quality cat
food.
All that pep in such a large package, and they'll be hitting a wall if you
feed them carb - heavy and protein deficient
foods that are common amongst the
lower quality dog
food brands.
Having some
quality dry
feed available for your puppy to eat at all times allows them the chance to get additional
food on their system before blood sugar drops dangerously
low.
It will cost a bit more to
feed your pet these excellent
foods but you can't expect that you can
feed the best for the same price as the cheaper,
lower quality alternatives.