When checking out pet food, always remember that the list of
ingredients alone does not give adequate information about the overall
quality of the product. There are other factors that contribute to the
value of the product aside from the ingredients. These include quality
assurance, digestibility of the ration, and the nutrient balance.
Generic
pet food are way down on the quality spectrum because their ingredients
are not ‘named’. Instead of ‘beef’ or ‘chicken’, it’s listed as just
‘meat’. Another common example is instead of ‘corn’ or ‘wheat’, it’s
listed as ‘grains’ or ‘cereals’. Listing down the ingredients this way
makes it possible for the pet food manufacturer to change the
ingredients anytime by batch depending on what raw material is cheapest
at that time. Although generic pet food may be cheaper compared to
premium quality pet food products, they may also contain artificial
colors, preservatives, flavors, and binders to make the product more
appealing in terms of appearance, aroma, or texture. Cats may not be
able to see how colorful their food is (they’re colorblind after all!),
but they can be very particular about the taste because of their keen
sense of smell.
Your pet’s diet should be one of the
important concerns that you should discuss with your veterinarian Webster, NY during your pet’s health and wellness check.
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