How does nutrition affect health?
What we consume is more that just ‘fuel’. It is a source of many vital compounds that can represent the difference between top health and disease. Food is a major factor in our total wellbeing and while investing in a good quality may seem costly compared to many of the budget foods available on grocery store shelves, a wholesome diet can help to reduce or eliminate many of the unnecessary vet bills that are incurred when nutrition is poor. Consider the needs of the individual animal Age, activity level, breed and health history as well as food intolerances or allergies, are all very important factors to consider when selecting a diet for your pup. There are many rather gimmicky diets being introduced to the market each year, designed for specific breeds, sizes, life stages and so on – but in actual fact, the nutritional needs of a dog should be based on his or her particular requirements for calories and other nutrients, rather than a ‘category’ that he or she falls into. What are the
