How can nutritional supplements help your pets?
As pet owners, we want to ensure that our furry friends receive the best care possible. One crucial aspect of pet care is their diet, which directly impacts their overall health and well-being.
While a balanced diet is essential for pets, sometimes it may not be enough to meet all their nutritional needs. This is where pet nutritional supplements come in!
When should a nutritional supplement be given?
Nutritional supplements for pets can provide additional nutrients that may be missing from their regular diet, helping to promote optimal health and support specific health concerns such as listed here:
- Pets with arthritis or other joint problems
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- Pets suffering from renal conditions or failure
- Pets with diarrhoea, constipation, or other digestive issues
- Pets with skin allergies or other skin conditions
- Pets requiring immune system support to reduce the risk of infection and disease
- Ageing pets requiring additional nutrition
- Pets with a negative energy balance
What is a negative energy balance?
A negative energy balance occurs when a pets’ energy intake is less than their energy expenditure. This can be caused by various factors including:
- Some diseases, such as cancer, kidney disease, or gastrointestinal disorders
- Surgical procedures: e.g. spaying or neutering