I have a confession to make: I’m a pet person. I’ve been a pet person my whole life. I’ve had anywhere from one dog to two dogs and three parrots in my house at one point or another. While it can be exhausting, it is also very rewarding!.
You might want to keep things simple and feed all of your dogs the same food if you have more than one. Or, you may choose out different foods for each dog. But how should their diets be divided to ensure that each dog is getting enough to eat without inciting food wars?
Let’s go over the fundamentals of feeding all of your animals in a home with multiple dogs. It doesn’t have to be stressful any longer!.
Does rotating dog food prevent allergies?
The answer is no, despite the fact that you can find numerous websites on the Internet that claim otherwise. It is not necessary to rotate foods in order to “prevent” allergies if your dog is eating only one food and is not displaying any symptoms of allergies or a food intolerance. In actuality, exposing your dog to the proteins in other foods may result in an allergic response to the new proteins. The likelihood that your dog will develop an allergy to something increases as your dog is exposed to more proteins. Even when you feed your dog novel proteins in pricey dog foods, this is true. Of course, it’s possible for your 10-year-old dog to develop a chicken allergy after consuming a chicken-based dog food for years, but if he does, you’ll have plenty of other excellent dog foods to pick from that use other protein sources.
Mixing may not be the solution
Mixing in a different brand of food may not be the answer if your dog starts to become disinterested in its meals. Problems can occasionally be resolved by including some kitchen items in your dog’s food.
For example, some dogs will refuse cold kibble. In this situation, incorporating warm water into the dry food may aid in piqueing the pet’s interest.
In addition, you can top the dog food with some treats or a drop of fish oil. Most likely, your dog needs to get a head start on eating.
Adds Diversity to Your Pet’s Gut Bacteria
Gut bacteria is a vital part of health that many pet parents arent aware of. More and more research shows that good digestive health and strong immune systems are more likely if dogs have a “happy,” diverse gut microbiome.
By switching up your pet’s diet to include lots of foods rich in fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics, you may be able to increase the number of beneficial bacteria in their body.
FAQ
Is it OK to mix 2 different dog foods?
Many pet parents prefer to combine two dry foods, whether for the short- or long-term. This choice was made for a number of reasons, including offering nutrients from a wide variety of ingredients and sources.
Should you always feed your dog the same food?
Unlike us, our canine pals don’t need variety. They’re fine eating the same thing all the time. Once you’ve found a food that your dog enjoys, stick with it. Changing your dog’s food brand or type can give them an illness.
Is it OK to give your dog different brands of food?
Just like people, dogs and cats enjoy and benefit from a varied diet. Consuming the same meal every day can make your dog bored, reduce the variety of nutrients they receive, and even increase their risk of developing food sensitivities.
Can I mix my dogs food?
There are numerous advantages to mixing wet and dry dog food, which is a practice that many people enjoy doing to give their dogs variety in their meals. Feeding a mixture is less expensive than feeding only canned food, but it still offers some appeal to picky eaters at mealtime.