Ever since a rise in pet food recalls and problems with contaminated pet food, pet owners are getting more educated regarding the pet food industry. Many are doing their research and finding out that dogs and cats were designed by nature to digest natural, unprocessed food that consists primarily of protein.
Dry kibble, no matter how “premium,” is not healthy for any dog or cat, especially one with health issues of any kind. Kibble is high in carbohydrates, and the brands that boast they are low-carbohydrates are not compensated with extra protein–making it even lower in quality and nutrition. Kibble often derives its proteins from plants rather than meats, meaning it does not supply your pet with his basic nutritional needs. This includes Science Diet and other dry kibble prescribed by your veterinarian.
“It’s important to note that veterinarians have no formal education in nutrition, vitamins, minerals, or supplementation unless they seek it out themselves outside of their training,” said Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM, a holistic veterinarian who practices in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Of prescription food like Hill’s, Dr. Carol said, “these diets are commercial, not organic, and filled with chemicals and by-products. The more we get such ingredients our of our bodies the better; for pets and humans alike.”
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