St. Petersburg, FL

Monday, August 22, 2011

 (Saint Petersburg, FL - August 22, 2011)

As we find more healthy alternatives in our own diets, many pet owners are searching for the same for their pets. Both pet owners and vets not completely satisfied with standard brands and options are looking for more "natural" options for both foods and supplements.

While it is common to see such terms as corn-free, gluten-free, free-range, by-product-free, minimally processed and raw in the pet aisles of stores, pet owners need to understand what they are buying and also know the limitations of their own pet before jumping on the latest new and improved pet health craze.

For example, a grain-free food is not necessarily higher in protein that a food containing grain. In addition, certain ingredients such as tapioca or peas make a pet food higher in fat. You also want to make sure that specific nutrients that may be in the "standard" foods such as calcium, zinc, and magnesium are in fact included in these "healthy" alternative foods or provided to your pet as a supplement.

According to Jonathan Lewis, President of COOL PET Holistic, a manufacturer of holistic remedies for pets, "pet owners should keep in mind that their pet is unique and has specific tolerances that other pets of the same breed may not." So, before switching brands cold turkey, try small amounts of the new food or supplement before diving in, so you can monitor your pet's progress on the new diet.

 (Saint Petersburg, FL - August 22, 2011)

Jonathan Lewis

COOL PET Holistic Remedies

St. Petersburg, FL

727-641-6175