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\nAnyone who has ever loved a pet knows that it\u2019s not just a matter of picking out the coolest looking bag of food. If you get anything right for your furry family members, it has<\/em> to be their nutrition. You could argue that choosing the right food is the most important choice you\u2019ll make in the life of your cat or dog.<\/p>\n We\u2019re in the pet nutrition business, and we understand how difficult it can be to wade through the formulas and flavors of pet food to pick exactly the right food. So we\u2019ve assembled some of our best articles below, to help you choose the right food for your pet. We\u2019ve considered everything from the basics of pet nutrition to best practices for pet food storage (because you don\u2019t just buy a bag of food and forget it, right?) to how to understand the difference between \u201cadult\u201d pet food and \u201csenior\u201d food. You\u2019ll always have more questions about how to be best feeding your dog or cat, but the following primer should get you started on the right four feet.<\/p>\n You want to do right by your pet. But cat and dog food can be so<\/em> complicated. What do the ingredients actually do<\/em>? Does your cat need different nutrients than your dog? If you take vitamins, does that mean your pet should, too? The best way to get a foothold is to start learning some of the basics of pet food. We\u2019ll get you started.<\/p>\n Read More About the 7 Basics of Pet Nutrition<\/a><\/p>\n There are many reasons to consider switching dog food or cat food recipes, types or brands. But how do you actually go about changing their food if there’s an ingredient they don’t agree with, and how do you know it\u2019s really time?<\/p>\n Your dog or cat may eagerly devour a new type of pet food, but his or her digestive tract may not be as enthusiastic if they aren\u2019t eased into the process. Vomiting, diarrhea and gas are just a few of the potential consequences to a sudden food switch. That\u2019s why food transitions should be made gradually, over the course of a week or more, to give your pet\u2019s digestive tract a chance to adjust.<\/p>\n Read More About Changing Your Pet’s Diet<\/a><\/p>\n What do you do if your pet has become a picky eater?<\/p>\n First, it\u2019s important to stress that not all up-turned noses are the same. If your pet has refused to eat for more than 24 hours or has lost weight, call your veterinarian right away, because lack of appetite can be a sign of illness. But if your pet is active, at their optimal weight and otherwise healthy but just won\u2019t eat, you might just have a picky eater for a pet. We\u2019ll tell you how to deal with that!<\/p>\n Read More \u2014 The 7 Things to Know About Picky Eaters<\/a><\/p>\n Working dogs have unique nutritional needs that must be met in order for them to perform at their best. Just like physical human laborers, working dogs get a workout every day (or they should<\/em>). And as a result of their active lifestyle, they need more calories to operate at peak performance. Depending on the workload, working dogs need 1.5 to 2.5 times the amount of dog food as a relatively sedentary dog. Does your choice of pet foods work as hard as your dog?<\/p>\n Read Everything You Need to Know About Working Dog Nutrition<\/a><\/p>\n Your dog isn\u2019t a puppy. Your cat isn\u2019t a senior. Does that mean that they should be eating an \u201call life stages\u201d diet? Diets that are designed for all life stages meet the nutritional requirements for both growth and reproduction as well as maintenance diets. But there\u2019s so much more to it. Click to find out exactly what pet food companies mean when they say \u201call life stages\u201d dog food or cat food. Is it just complete and balanced nutrition, or is it more than that?<\/p>\n Read More About All Life Stages Pet Food<\/a><\/p>\n So you spent all this time figuring out what type of dog food or cat food your pet should eat. Why would you undermine your perfect choice by feeding your pet too much or too little? Believe it or not, feeding\u00a0 food in proper amounts is tougher than it seems.<\/p>\n That\u2019s right. According to a study done by University of Guelph veterinary researchers, pet owners need to rethink how they measure dry food. Consistent measurement errors such as those found in the Guelph study could lead to undernourishment, but more likely would result in weight gain or obesity.<\/p>\n Read More About the Science of Properly Measuring Pet Food<\/a><\/p>\n How do you store that big bag of dog food after you lug it in from the car? Do you crack the seal and leave it in a corner? Dump the food into an easy-access tote? More importantly, how should you store the food? We have some tips and best practices for all pet owners!<\/p>\nThe Basics of Pet Nutrition<\/h2>\n
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\nHow to Change Your Pet\u2019s Diet<\/h2>\n
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\nIs Your Pet a Picky Eater?<\/h2>\n
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\nWorking Dog Nutrition<\/h2>\n
All Life Stages Pet Food<\/h2>\n
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\nProperly Measuring Pet Food<\/h2>\n
Pet Food Storage<\/h2>\n
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