Healthy diet not only gives our pet adequate energy for his everyday routine but it is also necessary for appropriate brain function. Just like we humans, a balanced diet is also critical for animals especially during early stages of growth & development.
Proteins, lipids, carbs, calcium, vitamins minerals etc. collectively form a well-balanced diet.
On the face of it, this may appear quite simple and uncomplicated but when ingredients broken into molecular form upon consumption, its important to understand knowing how each element is used in a pet’s body, understanding the processes and recognizing what proportion of nutrient is absorbed from the pet food depending on the age and state of our furr friend. Like for example excessive levels of calcium can be one of the factors causing kidney stones.
Is it true that all pets require supplements?
Unless suggested by a veterinarian, dogs eating an appropriate and proportionate meals donot need vitamin & other supplements. However, in India, a homemade pet foods may not be upto the mark to provide essential nutrients and thus, there would be requirement of additional pet supplements and vitamins.
Pet supplements may be critically essential for survival. But brands like “Paws Booster” originally being promoted by pet parents themselves have understood the basic requirements breed by breed and have put recipes after thorough R&D & trials. When tagged as "complete and balanced", they are deliberately made to include all of your dog's vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.
Foods tailor made to suit the breed, life stage requirement such as pup food, mature dog food for adulthood, food for older dog, contain varying doses of certain vitamins based on the needs of that life stage. This is especially crucial for bigger breed puppy meals, because these breeds might acquire problems like hip dysplasia if their diet contains minerals and vitamins like calcium, which cause them to grow too quickly.
