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5 fabulous ingredients for your pet ' s diet
( MS ) -- We ' ve all heard about super foods that we should be adding to our diet because of their antioxidant and nutrient-rich properties , but did you know there are similar foods for our pets , too ?
Michele Dixon , a health and nutrition specialist with Petcurean , offers her list of five ingredients to consider for your pet ' s diet . Some can be found in premium quality recipes for cats and dogs , like NOW FRESH , which is available at pet specialty stores . * Pumpkin -- We know that pumpkins are
A pet ' s dish can make feeding time more enjoyable
( MS ) -- Choosing the best food for a dog or cat ' s needs is an important consideration that can play a big part in their long-term health . However , it ' s not the end of the story when it comes to their proper feeding . Michele Dixon , Health and Nutrition Specialist with Petcurean , says how you feed your pet is an important complement to the food itself . She serves up these tips for your pet to savor every moment during mealtime . You can get more helpful information at www . petcurean . com . Follow the feeding and transition guidelines on the pet food label and increase or decrease the amount you feed based on your pet ' s activity level
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* Cranberries -- For many of the same reasons that they are good for humans , cranberries also are good for our pets . They are high in anti-oxidants and also are a good source of fiber , vitamin C , vitamin K and manganese , which aids in pet urinary tract health .
* Papaya -- This delicious and exotic tropical fruit is rich in vitamin B , which aids in cell metabolism , and contains papain , an
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* The type of feeding bowl or dish matters . Choose a durable , nonporous material that ' s easy to clean , won ' t hold bacteria and can ' t be chewed by your pet . * Use the right size dish for your pet to feed comfortably . For example , if your dog has a short snout , use a bowl with a sloped side , so it ' s easier for them to get the food .
* Avoid using the pet ' s feeding bowl as a scooping utensil . Use a clean , scoop or spoon that ' s only used for this purpose . * Wash pet food bowls and scooping utensils with
enzyme that can help in a pet ' s digestion . * Chickpeas -- Many of us enjoy chickpeas in salads , hummus and falafel balls . They also are good for our pets because they are rich in prebiotics , which stimulate the activity of bacteria in the digestive system and aid healthy digestion .
* Cottage cheese -- This versatile food is a good source of riboflavin , calcium , phosphorus and selenium for our pets . Cottage cheese contains only small amounts of lactose , so a very small amount would not be an issue for intolerant dogs .
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