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Your Guide to Feeding Your Pet Well

Your Guide to FEEDING YOUR PET WELL SPOT SPOT BASIC NUTRITION FOR PETS Cats · A 10-pound cat needs only about 350 calories per day • Cats need twice the relative amount of protein as dogs or humans • Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they must eat animal protein • Cats can't make taurine, a vital amino acid, as other mammals can • Cats may put on extra pounds because of excess carbohydrates in their food 350 calories Dogs · A small dog may need only about 370 calories per day • Larger, active breeds could need as many as 2,000 calories per day · About 18% of a dog's diet should be protein • 9-15% of your dog's calories should be from fat • Dogs don't “need" carbohydrates for energy-they get it from fat and protein 370-2,000 calories CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOOD FOR YOUR PET Labels · Foods stating they're made up of one ingredient must have 95% of that ingredient Chicken Dinner · Foods with phrases like "dinner" must have 25% of the named ingredient Ingredients • Ingredients are listed in order of weight, not in order of percentage • Ingredients with high moisture content, such as meat, will probably be first Grains • Some pet foods contain grains that your animal can process for energy · Be aware of any allergy symptoms your pet shows-they could be food-related Life stages • Puppies and kittens have different caloric and nutritional needs than adult pets • Make sure you're feeding your pet a food that's designed for his or her age Provided by: LAKE EMMA ANIMAL HOSPITAL www.lakeemmaah.com Sources: http://pets.webmd.com/features/pet-nutrition http://www.petmd.com/dog/slideshows/nutrition-center/choosing-best-dog-food http://www.petmd.com/cat/slideshows/nutrition-center/choosing-best-cat-food

Your Guide to Feeding Your Pet Well

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Look at any pet food selection you’ll likely see options for younger pets as well as older ones. That’s because puppies and kittens have different caloric and nutritional needs than adults. Check ...

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