{"id":5352,"date":"2018-10-08T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T16:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/?p=5352"},"modified":"2020-06-28T22:39:27","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T05:39:27","slug":"the-dos-and-donts-of-feeding-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/pet-care\/the-dos-and-donts-of-feeding-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Feed My Pet? Five Considerations For Pet Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you just got your pet or you\u2019ve had it a long time, it\u2019s important to make sure you\u2019re feeding it right. I don\u2019t know if you\u2019ve heard about the dog who turned out to not to be vegetarian<\/a>, but basically a woman claimed her dog was a vegetarian and the dog embarrassed her by eating meat on live television.<\/p>\n

There are more reasons not to change your animal\u2019s diet to fit your own than being embarrassed on TV, for example it can be very dangerous. When a cat is fed vegetarian for instance, it is detrimental to its health. These animals aren\u2019t just carnivores, they need meat to survive. Without a few amino acids <\/a>specific to meat they won\u2019t be able to survive.<\/p>\n

I understand the appeal of feeding your pets vegetarian, especially if you feel ethically obliged not to fund the meat industry. As a vegetarian myself, it was a big struggle in my pet debate but once you make the decision to be a pet owner, it\u2019s your responsibility to care for them in the best way for their health.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019ve had your pet for years or are just considering becoming a pet here are some dos and don\u2019ts for you to consider!<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>Do ask your veterinarian <\/strong><\/p>\n