Winter feed regimes

Just as humans enjoy a nice hot bowl of porridge during the colder months, many pets also benefit from a change in their diet during autumn and winter. Here are some suggestions from Metropol…

Avoid overfeeding
There is a common misconception that increasing the food intake of your pets might protect them from the cold, but that could prove disastrous for them, according to vets.
Their advice is to carefully monitor your pet’s weight throughout the season to make sure they’re at a healthy weight and adjust their calorie intake based on their level of activity as well. Remember many pets are not as active during the winter months.

Try raw feeding
A raw food diet is the closest to nature for carnivores, and a clean and healthy way to feed them. It is a non-processed, natural way of providing not only food but entertainment and enjoyment.
Raw feeding can result in a shiny coat, healthier skin and increased energy. This is because it provides them with loads of vitamins and minerals that they already need. Unprocessed, raw food is also far more bio-available to our carnivorous pets, meaning smaller and less smelly toilet breaks.
Providing either bones or dehydrated chewy treats will also keep their pearly whites clean and sparkling.

Make sure they’re hydrated
Winter often lowers humans’ water consumption, just as much as it can in pets. For them, dehydration can be life-threatening, so during winter make sure their water bowls are never empty and keep watch on whether they are drinking adequate water or not.