Learn what pet owners are reading about nutrition in the October/November issue of Animal Wellness. Jean Hofve, D.V.M. walks readers through the top nutrients needed by dogs/cats:
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Digestive Enzymes
- Probiotics
- Antioxidants
Other articles address liver, pH and supplementation.
Source: Animal Wellness, Oct/Nov 2015 page 42.
Many people, including veterinarians, believe that processed commercial pet foods have all the nutrients dogs and cats need for good health. As they begin to realize that excessive processing destroys nutrients, they may switch to better quality or fresher foods. But even then there is room for improvement. In fact, no matter what type of food you feed your companion, a few specific supplements will complement and improve his diet.
INSIGHTS: As a 45+ year dog owner and former breeder, this issue delivered a significant amount of information to digest and consider. If you are part of a veterinary hospital team you may wish to bring this issue to a staff meeting and discuss it in the context of client questions and clinic protocols. Sales reps from distribution and manufacturing will find that their product offering skus will have many solutions in the form of multiple brands or product configurations. Together, vet teams and sales persons may wish to collaborate with this information as an outline to the dialogue.