Many commercial pet foods sold in stores in the United States contain the phrase “complete and balanced” on the ingredient panel. They all actually meet the minimum government standards to sustain life, but keep in mind that the key word here is minimum.

So how does a pet owner have confidence in their pet food? Monitor your pet and if he or she has no health problems, looks great, feels great, and makes but one yearly trip to the vet’s office, you’re probably on the right track—at least currently. However, as your pet ages they will require more support to keep all systems functioning properly. Life is ever-changing and evolving, and our individual needs change, too. The truth is that some animals and humans can live on junk foods and feel just fine, but those with chronic health problems need better nutrition than that available from store-bought commercial foods. It’s time to make the connection between what a pet eats and its overall health.

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