Pet Nutrition

The results of a recent survey by Nestle Purina PetCare Co. were published in the magazine, PetAge.

According to this survey, 90% of pet owners always try to purchase foods with the most health benefits for themselves. 82% look for foods with the most wholesome ingredients for their pets.
Antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids are the leading nutrients pet owners want for themselves and for their pets.

To quote the article:

• High Quality Protein. While 83% of respondents buy foods with high quality protein for themselves, 91% rank protein as the most important nutrient to consider when buying pet food.
• Omega-3 fatty acids. More than 80 percent believe omega-3 fatty acids are among the most essential nutrients in food for themselves and their pets.
• Antioxidants. Ninety percent always look for foods rich in antioxidants for themselves and their pets.
• Vitamin A. A total of 79% said Vitamin A, which promotes good vision, is an important nutrient in their food, and 74% said it was important in their pets' food.

Some additional data from the article includes:

• More than 75% of respondents consider natural ingredients important in their food, and more than 65% search for natural ingredients in pet food.
• Thirty-one percent said natural ingredients dictate what they buy for their families, and 38% said the same for the food they buy their pets.

1-800-PetMeds has a food called 1-800-PetMeds Eat Great. Be Well. Dog Food. How does this product measure up to what these consumers want in a pet food?:

• High Quality Protein: The main ingredient in 1-800-PetMeds Eat Great. Be Well. Dog Food is chicken.
• Omega-3 fatty acids: Natural ingredients as a source of Glucosamine and Omega-3 fatty acids.
• Antioxidants: Natural ingredients including Vitamin E.
• Vitamin A: Contains Vitamin A

1-800-PetMeds Eat Great. Be Well. Dog Food is 100% nutritious with no artifical ingredients or fillers. It is NOT made from wheat or corn. 1-800-PetMeds Eat Great. Be Well. Dog food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles for all life stages.

For information about the products 1-800-PetMeds carries, visit the 1-800-PetMeds website. Follow this link for a complete list of ingredients, for 1-800-PetMeds Eat Great. Be Well. Dog Food.