Top 3 Pet Food Myths from Our Laguna Hills Veterinarian 

It seems as though everyone has a myth about how to feeds pets. We’ve all seen those radical pictures of 30 pound cat’s or obese dogs, while sometimes it can be humorous; the consequences are not always so, especially as pet owners and lovers. These pictures point to the fact that people need help understanding how to feed their pets and our Laguna Hills Veterinarians are here to do so.

1. Table Scraps

No, they are not good for your pets. Human food oftentimes has too much salt, sugar, and fat in it to be healthy for pets. Certain food items are not only unhealthy for your pet, but deadly. Feeding table scraps to your pet is always a hazard as you could potentially be feeding them poison. Keep your pet healthy by feeding it a quality food designed for your pet. 

2. Food is Food

No, not so much. You see the nutritional need of a dog is different from a cat, which is why you should not feed your pet any food that is not meant specifically for your pet. It is important to realize that your pet has specific dietary needs and those of other animals will not suffice them properly, so don’t feed your dog any cat food, or vice versa!

3. My Pets Need More Food 

Our Veterinarians at Trinity Pet Hospital wants people to be aware that pets have very specific dietary needs; this includes giving them the appropriate amount daily. As such, follow the package directions when it comes to feeding your pet. Your pet does not need more food. Over feeding your pet causes a lot of problems such as disease, obesity, joint pain, spine pain and more. All of these things can lead to detrimental health problems and our Veterinarians in Laguna Hills are here to combat those. We can start by informing you as the first preventative measure.

We all love our pets. Most pets already have a shorter life span than that of humans. To keep your pet around as long as possible means being strict about what your pet eats, and how much they do so. Call us today at Trinity Pet Hospital for more information.

Do you know what you're feeding your pet? Are you feeding them off the table without knowing the dangers?