Variety is the Spice of Life

 

I want you to think about your favorite food for a moment.
Mine is French toast. Now imagine sitting down to a meal of your favorite food. Think about having that favorite meal at the next mealtime….and the next one and the one after that. Imagine your favorite food being the only food you eat morning, noon and night for months or even years.

Pretty soon the buttery goodness of French toast would start to turn my stomach and I wouldn’t want to ever look at syrup again. Not to mention that after a year or two of eating only French toast my body would start to develop an intolerance to toast. I might develop skin conditions, have less energy and start to skip meals. French toast might be my favorite food, but I need and want variety in my diet and so does your pet!

Animals need variety the same way humans do. Eating a range of proteins, fruits and vegetables allows your pet to experience the nutritional properties of a variety of foods. Rotating your pet’s food every few months also aids the digestive system in functioning properly and helps keep allergies at bay. Allergies are often developed due to overexposure to the allergen. Eating the same food every day for a long period of time will result in an intolerance to that food and can lead to an allergic reaction.

Animals also crave variety the same way we do. We wouldn’t want to eat the same meal for years on end and neither does your pet. Giving your pet options in their foods helps maintain a healthy appetite and interest in food.

Always rotate foods over a period of about a week to avoid digestive upset. If you have a particularly sensitive animal you may want to take even longer. Pay attention to your particular pet’s system and change foods accordingly.

Addiction produces a wide range of proteins and products to keep your pet’s diet at fresh and interesting. From kibbles to cans to dehydrated foods, we offer plenty to keep your dogs and cats coming back to the bowl for more.

 

Loading spinner

Related Articles

Enticing Pet Palates: Single vs. Multi-Cuisine Menus

Enticing Pet Palates: Single vs. Multi-Cuisine Menus

Today, we're diving paws-first into a topic that's close to our hearts and crucial for our furry friends: rotational or repertoire feeding. You might be wondering, "What does it bring to the table?” (or should we say, the pet bowl) Rotational feeding is like the...

Kangaroo Dog Food: No More Allergies, Just Happy Tails

Kangaroo Dog Food: No More Allergies, Just Happy Tails

As a pet parent, navigating the complexities of food allergies or intolerances in dogs can be challenging. But there's good news! Kangaroo dog food is becoming a game-changer for sensitive pets. Not your everyday ingredient, kangaroo meat is an untapped superfood in...

Cats, Kidney, and Urinary Diseases: The low-down on organs down-below

Cats, Kidney, and Urinary Diseases: The low-down on organs down-below

Hey there, fur-parents! We're going to tackle a topic that might be a little heavy, but we believe knowledge is power that can help reduce any fear you might have when it comes to health issues. In most cases, early detection is often beneficial, so read on to arm...

OCEAN

Explore the depth of New Zealand ocean, where the best breed of king salmon is harvested. Learn more about the sustainable, safe ocean farming practices that is helping to preserve our ocean life.

LAKE

Be astounded by the clear, pristine water of New Zealand’s lakes, home to some of finest duck community. Find out more about the benefits of duck meat.

FOREST

Be awed by the lush, indigenous forest, where inhabitants like deers and brushtail thrive. Learn more about why New Zealand’s venisons are rated amongst the best in the world.

FIELD

New Zealand’s temperate climate has made it the ideal place for pastoral farming. Raised free-range and grass-fed, New Zealand’s lamb has been known to be amongst the most tender and succulent.

Share This