by Animal Healing Arts | May 10, 2012 | Diet, Holistic Healing
There are 2 main ingredients that are essential in your cat’s diet: 1. Meat 2. Water 1.Cats are obligate carnivores. This means that cats must eat a diet that is about 85% meat or they will not get the nutrients that they need. Certain nutrients that are...
by Animal Healing Arts | May 4, 2012 | Diet
You have likely heard the saying ‘you are what you eat’. There is a great deal of truth in this for our dog and cat companions as well. The options and information about what is best to feed your pet are nothing less than overwhelming these days, and it...
by Animal Healing Arts | Apr 26, 2012 | Diet
Many commercial pet food companies these days have foods grouped into categories based on a pet’s age. You will likely see varieties such as puppy, adult, senior, weight loss, and even some breed-specific diets. Is all this necessary for proper nutrition? I...
by Animal Healing Arts | Mar 30, 2012 | Diet, Holistic Healing
Dogs and cats are carnivores and are meant to eat a meat-based diet. I understand that many humans choose to be vegetarians for a variety of reasons, but our bodies are much more suited to this type of diets than our canine or feline companions. Dogs and cats thrive...
by Animal Healing Arts | Feb 24, 2012 | Diet, Holistic Healing, Raw
Yes, raw food can be fed safely to your pets. When handled properly, there is no danger whatsoever in feeding your pet raw food. Raw meat that is fresh or has been frozen fresh will not contain harmful bacteria. There are also commercial raw products that provide...
by Animal Healing Arts | Jan 17, 2012 | Diet
Pet food manufacturers are experts at making labels and packaging look attractive, attempting to convince you that their food is better than the rest. Their objective, however, is to sell their food, not help you feed your pet a healthy diet. As I said in my post on...
