| One of the best scenes in the new film 10000 BC is | | | | carnivores". If cats don't consume meat they will die. |
| a showdown between the caveman-hero of the | | | | On the other hand, our dogs and puppies - like their |
| prehistoric saga, and a giant, snarling sabertooth tiger. | | | | human companions - are omnivores. Dogs can survive |
| After centuries of pet domestication, it can be hard | | | | on a mix of plant-origin food, but - in order to |
| to remember that your fuzzy little house cat is | | | | achieve and maintain optimum health - they need a |
| directly related to the similarly toothy predator cats | | | | balanced diet that includes the kind of protein levels |
| that still inhabit the jungles of our planet to this day. | | | | one can only find in animal-based foods. Often times |
| A similar comparison can be made between your | | | | pet-owners try to modify pet diets to fit a model of |
| lovable canine companion and the wild wolves that | | | | eating they themselves follow for moral or religious |
| you have enjoyed observing from the safe distance | | | | purposes. Despite the best intentions, trying to feed |
| of your cable television's nature programs. | | | | your pet a vegetarian diet is completely irresponsible, |
| Understanding that your cuddly friends are also | | | | and will certainly result in damaging your pet's health, |
| meat-eating predators can yield a greater insight into | | | | if not threatening its life. Your dogs and cats need |
| the dietary needs of your dogs and cats. This is | | | | meat. It's just that simple. But what kind of meat? |
| especially true with questions concerning the | | | | Are some better than others? |
| importance of protein in your pet's daily regimen. | | | | Your best bet is always an all-natural product that |
| Protein requirements of dogs and cats is an | | | | gives your pet the good nutrition it needs, along with |
| important issue. However, it is often misunderstood | | | | the taste it craves. A product like Tiki Cat - Molokai |
| by well-meaning pet owners. There is no question | | | | will supply your cat with protein and oils from a |
| that most pet lovers are concerned about their pet's | | | | number of fresh-caught seafood sources. A snack |
| diet, and that they aim to make sure their furry pals | | | | like Zuke's Cat Hip Action Chicken is another great |
| have the best. However, if you put a dozen | | | | way to get your furry pal from meal to meal with a |
| dog-owners in a room and asked them which dog | | | | necessary blast of protein. When it comes to canine |
| food is the best, it is likely that you will receive at | | | | companions, the same rules apply: stay natural! A |
| least 12 different answers. Many of the responses | | | | meal of Azmira Classic Beef dog food, combined with |
| would dance confusedly around the slippery concept | | | | Plato Organic Chicken Strip Dog Treats will make sure |
| of "protein." What is it, and how should it figure into | | | | that your dog or puppy is getting all the protein it |
| what you are feeding your pet? First and foremost, | | | | needs. |
| we need to get the facts straight about the | | | | As with any concern about your pet's health, always |
| importance of protein in your pet's diet. With a little | | | | include the advice of a trusted veterinarian in your |
| understanding, pet owners can better judge which | | | | decision-making process where your dog or cat's |
| food would be the best for their dogs and cats. | | | | nutrition is concerned. With a little guidance, education |
| In order to understand more about the role of | | | | and common sense, you can make sure that your |
| protein in our pet's diets, we need to touch on some | | | | little tigers and wolves grow up to be as big and |
| of the basics regarding their metabolism and | | | | strong as their ancestors. Well, hopefully not that big |
| nutritional needs. Cats are classified as "true | | | | and strong. |