The Best Pet Foods: A Comprehensive Guide

🥩Pets are carnivores and their genetic makeup hasn't changed, so their diets should be mostly fresh, high-quality protein sources.

🥦Include a variety of vegetables and fruits in your pet's diet for essential nutrients.

💦Moisture is important in a pet's diet, so choose options with high water content.

💊Avoid synthetic additives and opt for natural sources of vitamins and minerals.

🍗Processed pet foods can contain harmful substances like acrylamides and heterocyclic amines, which can lead to cancer.

What is the best diet for dogs and cats?

—The best diets for dogs and cats are raw homemade or cooked homemade diets that mimic their ancestral diet.

Can I feed my pet commercially available raw food?

—Yes, commercially available balanced raw food diets can be a good option, but ensure they are nutritionally complete.

Is it necessary to feed my pet fresh and unprocessed food?

—While it's ideal, feeding some fresh food as snacks or incorporating them into meals is still beneficial.

What should I look for in a pet food label?

—Look for species-appropriate ingredients, balanced nutrient profile, and absence of synthetic additives.

Why avoid processed pet foods?

—Processed pet foods can contain harmful substances that contribute to cancer and lack essential nutrients.

00:00Pets are carnivores and their diet should be mostly fresh, high-quality protein sources.

04:40Processed pet foods can contain cancer-causing substances.

06:24Homemade raw or cooked diets provide the most control over ingredients.

09:30Nutritionally balanced raw food diets are available commercially.

10:22The veggie content in raw food diets will impact digestive health.