The House Pet is a Lonely Hunter: Protein Diets for Dogs and Cats

One of the best scenes in the new film 10000 BC iscarnivores". If cats don't consume meat they will die.
a showdown between the caveman-hero of theOn 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 hardon a mix of plant-origin food, but - in order to
to remember that your fuzzy little house cat isachieve and maintain optimum health - they need a
directly related to the similarly toothy predator catsbalanced 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 yourpet-owners try to modify pet diets to fit a model of
lovable canine companion and the wild wolves thateating they themselves follow for moral or religious
you have enjoyed observing from the safe distancepurposes. 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 alsoand will certainly result in damaging your pet's health,
meat-eating predators can yield a greater insight intoif not threatening its life. Your dogs and cats need
the dietary needs of your dogs and cats. This ismeat. It's just that simple. But what kind of meat?
especially true with questions concerning theAre 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 angives your pet the good nutrition it needs, along with
important issue. However, it is often misunderstoodthe taste it craves. A product like Tiki Cat - Molokai
by well-meaning pet owners. There is no questionwill supply your cat with protein and oils from a
that most pet lovers are concerned about their pet'snumber of fresh-caught seafood sources. A snack
diet, and that they aim to make sure their furry palslike Zuke's Cat Hip Action Chicken is another great
have the best. However, if you put a dozenway to get your furry pal from meal to meal with a
dog-owners in a room and asked them which dognecessary blast of protein. When it comes to canine
food is the best, it is likely that you will receive atcompanions, the same rules apply: stay natural! A
least 12 different answers. Many of the responsesmeal of Azmira Classic Beef dog food, combined with
would dance confusedly around the slippery conceptPlato Organic Chicken Strip Dog Treats will make sure
of "protein." What is it, and how should it figure intothat 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 theAs with any concern about your pet's health, always
importance of protein in your pet's diet. With a littleinclude the advice of a trusted veterinarian in your
understanding, pet owners can better judge whichdecision-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 ofand common sense, you can make sure that your
protein in our pet's diets, we need to touch on somelittle tigers and wolves grow up to be as big and
of the basics regarding their metabolism andstrong as their ancestors. Well, hopefully not that big
nutritional needs. Cats are classified as "trueand strong.