"I would 100% recommend reading some books and looking online. There are so many good resources out there. Make sure you are getting the information from a reputable source: speak to vets, trainers, friends who have had pets, and build your knowledge base that way. Where you get your pet from matters too, says Cowlam. The best thing to do is adopt from a charity. But if you're going to a breeder, go on personal recommendations, or check for approved breeders make sure to do your homework and at the first sign of something not quite right, move on."
"You don't need the most premium thing on the market just make sure you're feeding them a good diet, says Cowlam. He suggests looking at the ingredients on the back of pet-food packets and taking the contents as seriously as you might for yourself. Jo Lewis, a feline vet from Berkshire and author of What's My Cat Thinking? says: It is really important that people look at the label to see, is it complete and balanced'? If it says complementary', it has not got all the right vitamins and minerals. If you just feed them that, they could end up with deficiencies."
"There are studies to show that it can take two years off dogs' lives if they are overweight, says vet Cat Henstridge, who runs a practice in Dronfield near Sheffield. For both species, it impacts negatively on their health: it predisposes cats to diabetes, it can complicate things such as heart disease."
Half of UK adults own a pet, with 28% choosing dogs and 24% choosing cats. Prospective owners should research before introducing a dog or cat into the home and choose a reputable source, preferably adopting from a charity or using approved breeders recommended by trusted contacts. Feeding should focus on complete, balanced diets by checking ingredient lists and avoiding 'complementary' foods that lack essential vitamins and minerals. Preventing overweight and ensuring adequate exercise are crucial, since obesity shortens dogs' lives, predisposes cats to diabetes, and complicates conditions such as heart disease.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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