A survey on pet nutrition finds some pet owners are unsure
about how to properly feed their pets.
petMD recently completed a survey about pet nutrition, which
found a portion of pet owner are confused about the nutritional needs for
their pets.
petMD spokeswoman, Dr. Jennifer Coates
states that this knowledge gap is worrisome but also represents an opportunity
for improving the health and longevity of our beloved companion animals.
The survey states that pet owners are: Misunderstanding terms; Feeding
trial importance; Misidentifying potential allergies; Are Unaware of balanced nutrition;
and Skeptical of label accuracy.
"Misconceptions labeled on the food can lead owners to make ill-informed
choice about what to feed their companions. Coates states that veterinarians
are the best source of information about what to feed pets.
Veterinarians can take into consideration a pet’s unique
combination of pet’s life stage, lifestyle and health to make individualized
diet recommendations. You can also visit your local pet store to see if the staff there is able to help out.
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