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