Pet food is one of the issues that most concerns those who have dogs or cats. Unfortunately, we are used to living with false myths that affect human nutrition, but in recent times, these lies have also spread to animal food.
A report by the OCU dismantles several theories about the feeding of dogs or cats. First of all, it denies that the consumption of sweets in dogs that do not have diabetes can cause blindness or stomach diarrhea . Of course, it is important to control the intake so that the blood glucose level does not increase too much.
In addition, this report confirms that dogs can eat human food, as it has not been shown to be good or bad for them. The diet they receive cannot be incomplete and must contain all their nutritional needs. If the dog eats human food, it must follow a diet rich in protein , which does not exceed more than 5% of the daily ration and which is always mixed with its own feed.
Is human food good?
For years, the theory has been spread that dogs can only eat raw food. The OCU has ensured that these animals can also eat cooked food . This data is based on the fact that the best diets for dogs are those known as BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food or Bones and Raw Food), or in Spanish ACBA (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food). The OCU warns that giving the dog raw meat is much more dangerous because it can be infected by bacteria that harm her health.
What do you usually do when you find a stray cat? Give him milk . Well, the OCU ensures that this should not be done because these cats do not produce lactase , the enzyme that processes lactose in milk. In that case, it is better to provide them with milk that is lactose-free . The sixth false myth is related to the suitability of giving the same food to dogs and cats. This body ensures that it is harmful to do so.
As for feed, the OCU indicates that the most expensive do not have to be the best and the most appropriate to feed our pet. Up to 50 products have been analyzed and almost all meet the quality/price ratio . The difference between these products can be up to 300 euros on the market .
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