The veterinarian warned about the dangers of different types of pet food

Anton Tikhonenkov, a veterinarian and expert at Khvost News, warned on Tuesday, April 28, about the main dangers of naturalka and industrial feed when feeding pets. According to the expert, the main problem of natural feeding is an imbalance.

"It is almost impossible to independently create a diet that fully covers the animal's needs for proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. According to experts, this requires deep knowledge of nutrition and constant monitoring of blood tests," said the veterinarian in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

At the same time, the specialist warned that if you feed your pet from the table, the consequences can be disastrous, as salt, spices, fried and fatty foods cause digestive disorders, poisoning and severe blows to the liver and pancreas in cats and dogs.

"If you choose to feed raw meat or fish, keep safety in mind. Such products require deep freezing (from 3-4 days) to get rid of parasites," he stressed.

When eating straight, there is a high risk of overfeeding, as it is difficult for the owner to estimate the calorie content of homemade food, and this often leads to obesity and metabolic disorders that provoke diabetes, he noted.

Tikhonenkov said that industrial feeds, especially super premium-class ones, are balanced, but the main danger of dry food is a chronic lack of water. If a pet does not have constant access to fresh water, this is a huge burden on the kidneys and the risk of developing diseases of the urinary system, the veterinarian said.

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Earlier that day, Elena Alyoshina, head of the Kuntsevo veterinary clinic, warned in an interview with Moskva 24 about the health risks of dogs in windy and snowy weather in spring. According to the expert, sudden temperature changes can negatively affect the well-being of animals, especially in weather-dependent pets. 360.ru .

Veterinarian Evgeny Tsyplenkov told on April 15 why it is important not to miss the annual revaccination of a pet. He noted that there is no shortage of vaccines now, so animal owners can safely come and get vaccinated. The veterinarian also explained where the fears of rabies vaccinations came from and why they are irrelevant today. He said that until 1995, a tissue vaccine created from the brains of infected animals was used, which often caused allergies and complications.