16/10/2026
🍪🍔WORLD FOOD DAY🍕🥗
Here is some helpful information about your pets nutrition!💚
Core Diet & Food Selection🍎
Look for "Complete"
Choose commercial foods labeled as complete and balanced for your pet's specific species and life stage (puppy, adult, or senior) rather than complementary🐶
Quality Protein
Ensure animal-based protein (such as meat, poultry, or fish) is the primary ingredient🐟
Avoid Toxic Human Foods
Never feed your pets chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts, caffeine, alcohol, or artificial sweeteners like xylitol❌
Skip Homemade Diets
Homemade or unverified raw diets often lead to severe nutritional deficiencies or bacterial risks like salmonella unless formulated with a veterinary nutritionist🍗
Feeding Routines & Portions🥧
Weigh Portions
Use kitchen scales to measure daily food portions according to packaging guidelines instead of free-feeding to prevent obesity 🏋️
Adjust by Life Stage
Puppies require more frequent meals (reducing from 4 daily meals down to 2 by adulthood), while senior pets often need 20–25% fewer calories🐾
Transition Slowly: Introduce new foods gradually over 7 to 14 days by mixing small amounts into their current food to avoid vomiting or diarrhea🤢
Limit Treats
Keep treats to under 10% of your pet's daily calorie intake, and subtract that amount from their main meal. Safe produce options include carrots, green beans, and blueberries🥕
If your pet is our VIP plan, you can benefit from 30% off Royal Canin and Hills Science Diet food for your pets if bought through us!
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