Pets Enjoy The Spice Of Life, Too!
Don’t you just love to switch up your meals during the week? Maybe a little Italian pasta on Monday, Mexican tacos on Wednesday, Chinese cuisine on Thursday, and American fusion on Saturday. It’s great to have choices, and actually is quite beneficial nutritionally as well. The same holds true for your pets, and a new trend in feeding domestic animals is now on the menu: “The Rotation Diet”.
After the pet food scare and recall in 2007, pet owners nationwide have become attentive to the healthy ingredients they are serving their pets. Dogs and cats have always been carnivorous by nature throughout history, gaining most of their vitamins, minerals, and proteins from raw meat, organ meat, and bones found in natural habitats. That’s why more and more pet experts agree that variety in a pet’s diet is one of the key components to maintaining their health. The feeding philosophy called “The Rotating Diet” consists of alternating meals with proteins; beef, chicken, salmon, and forms; dry kibble, canned and raw frozen.
One of the leading pet food manufacturers that have created an entire product line around rotating meals is Nature’s Variety Products. Their leading veterinarian expert, Dr. Doug Knueven explains the beneficial qualities of switching your pet’s food at mealtime whether daily, weekly, or monthly. “The concept is simple, variety is not only the spice of life, it is essential for good health. By rotating forms (kibble, canned, and raw) and different proteins, animals enjoy variety in their diet. So, one benefit of such a diet is the pet’s enjoyment of his dining experience. But more than that, feeding a variety of food sources provides a broader spectrum of nutrients and textures than when a pet is fed one food long-term. The Rotation Diet reduces the risk of allergies and intolerances and also decreases pickiness in pets. This leads to a healthier pet.”
Felines are often prone to kidney and bladder problems, because they just aren’t big water drinkers. The Rotation Diet greatly enhances the chances of cats ingesting more necessary fluids into their system. Dr. Knueven adds, “I believe that the worst thing for a cat, nutritionally, is to be fed a diet consisting strictly of dry cat food. Since cats evolved from desert creatures, they instinctively rely on getting most of their fluids from their food. The mild dehydration that many cats experience when fed only dry food can not only predispose them to kidney disease but to bladder crystals as well. These crystals can lead to a life-threatening urinary blockage.”
Pet owners will witness that their pets enjoy the variety in meals almost immediately with the change in diet. Pets become less finicky and happier. The nutritional benefits aren’t as apparent at first and usually take four to six weeks to notice, pets will become more active and playful. And one motivating and practical perk for pet owners, if your pet’s health improves, you’ll be rewarded with fewer visits to the veterinarian.
Move over Rachael Ray and Emeril, there’s a new cooking trend sweeping the country: The Rotation Diet. Get creative, put on your apron, and add a little spice to your pet’s meals and life!
For more information visit: naturesvariety.com.
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