{"id":209,"date":"2016-03-20T17:23:35","date_gmt":"2016-03-20T21:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=209"},"modified":"2024-04-03T12:12:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T19:12:35","slug":"healthy-pet-foods-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/healthy-pet-foods-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Pet Foods: You Are What You Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Elmhurst_BevHills_iStock_000068352321_Large\"Opening a new bag of potato chips can sound like a symphony, and the anticipation of crunchy, salty goodness can be too much to bear… Junk food doesn\u2019t just appeal to humans, though. Many pets are acutely aware of the precise moment that a tasty treat is about to be enjoyed \u2013 and the sport of begging and pleading for just one little nibble ensues.<\/span><\/p>\n

It feels good to include your pet in your indulgence, and it seems to make them happy, too; but sharing table scraps or junk food with your animal companion has serious ramifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, instead of sharing one more piece of cheese or one of your last coveted Girl Scout Cookies, the staff at <\/span>Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates<\/span><\/a> has teamed up to offer our ideas of healthy pet foods. We\u2019re sure that these foods will satiate your pet\u2019s appetite, and keep him or her healthy and happy for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

But My Pet Likes It…<\/span><\/h3>\n

It can be tough to argue against the conviction that your pet really and truly likes tacos, doughnuts, or french fries \u2013 because he or she scarfs them down instantly and then waits for more. Liking human food and craving it are two different things, and it\u2019s dangerous to confuse the two.<\/span><\/p>\n

Giving your pet the option to try your food can change his or her overall preferences. Instead of opting for healthy pet foods or snacks, your pet may want whatever you\u2019re having. The possibly high fat, salt, and sugar contents notwithstanding, indulging your pet\u2019s preferences can ultimately starve him or her of necessary nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nuts and Bolts<\/span><\/h3>\n

Your pet\u2019s <\/span>nutrition<\/span><\/a> is a major facet that supports his or her overall <\/span>wellness<\/span><\/a>. From the time your pet is a <\/span>puppy or kitten<\/span><\/a> to the <\/span>senior <\/span><\/a>years, consuming healthy pet foods should be a top priority.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a good idea to familiarize yourself with <\/span>pet food labels<\/span><\/a> in order to correctly measure food portions, and gain an understanding of what important ingredients are. We are happy to discuss your pet\u2019s nutritional needs and find the right food that supports lifestyle and <\/span>obesity<\/span><\/a> prevention.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Healthy Pet Foods?<\/span><\/h3>\n

The health benefits attached to human snacks or table scraps are absolutely nil \u2013 and <\/span>indulging<\/span><\/a> could result in awful illness, such as <\/span>pancreatitis<\/span><\/a>. Plus, empty calories can lead to your pet gaining unnecessary weight. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can still make your pet feel special by providing him or her with the following <\/span>safe foods<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n