{"id":2307,"date":"2021-10-26T01:14:35","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T01:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/?p=2307"},"modified":"2021-11-08T21:33:44","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T21:33:44","slug":"what-to-feed-adopted-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.petworks.com\/articles\/what-to-feed-adopted-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Feed My Newly Adopted Pet?"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Sarah Lyman, owner of Bonafide Pet Nutrition & Counseling\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Whether you recently adopted a new puppy, kitten, adult dog,<\/a> or cat, it’s important that you set your pet up for success with a healthy diet. This will ensure a strong and vibrant immune system \u2014 not to mention\u00a0 general health and well-being. Here are a few essential nutrition tips for pet parents who recently adopted a pet.<\/p>\n

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What should I feed my cat?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cats are obligate carnivores. What does this mean exactly? They depend on the nutrients they get from meat.\u00a0 For this reason, the food you provide should be high in animal proteins \u2014 not plant-based proteins. This means staying away from food that contains corn, wheat, and soy.<\/p>\n

Considering cats descended from desert ancestors and do not have a strong thirst drive, they should be fed a high moisture, canned, fresh homemade or raw diet. This provides them with the adequate moisture their organs, including the kidney and liver, need in order to function properly. Male cats are especially prone to life threatening urethral blockages and urinary tract infections from being fed a processed, dry kibble diet. Many female cats also experience urinary tract infections from being fed a dry kibble diet.<\/p>\n

What should I feed my dog?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dogs are not only scavengers but omnivores. They thrive on a varied diet that includes fresh fruits, vegetables, and animal meats. Whether you choose a commercial fresh food diet or kibble diet, it is important to prioritize one that is:<\/p>\n