By any chance, have you ever wondered how important your pets’ diet is?
Yes, we often talk about how important it is to take pets to the vet, get their vaccinations, and protect them from parasites. But we often forget about their food. Good nutrition is very important for keeping our pets healthy and happy, and it’s something every pet parent should pay attention to.
Let us talk about the pet nutrition trends and whether they are really benefiting your pet’s health.
Is the Pet Food Industry Growing?
A report by Global Newswire reveals that the global pet food market was valued at $68.8 billion in 2023. It has been growing steadily since 2018, and it’s expected to keep growing It is estimated that it will reach about $98.2 billion by 2028 and $138 billion by 2033.
What’s the reason for growth?
This unexceptional growth has happened, but why?
You see, now everyone loves to give updates about their lives and loves to do whatever celebrities are doing, so this trend laid its foundation here.
Isn’t it strange that people have more money, I don’t know may be they pretend to have! Anyways, coming to the topic, we cannot deny the role of celebrities and social media in making pet care more popular. People are now more and more aware of how important good nutrition is for pets.
Only Celebrities?
Who says only celebrities? Now, more people are getting pets, and there’s also a bigger demand for clear labels and healthy ingredients in pet food. So, we cannot make only celebrities scapegoats.
How Important Is Nutrition For Your Pet?
Make your pet healthy, flourishing, and prosperous by giving good nutrition.
If your pet is getting good nutrition, it will affect their energy, coat, immune system, and organs. A balanced diet gives them the nutrients they need and helps prevent health problems, like obesity, diabetes, and heart issues.
Do all the pets need the same nutrition?
No, each pet has different needs.
Like if you are a cat owner, then you need to feed more protein, and for your dog, you need both fat and protein.
So, their needs vary, and it’s important to feed them the right mix of vitamins and minerals.
Don’t forget about the quantity, it is equally important how much you feed as what you feed.
Too much food can cause weight gain, while too little can lead to poor health. That’s why we always suggest talking to a vet to figure out the right diet and portion sizes for your pet.
Let’s Discuss Nutrition Trends
So, join me as I am going to discuss the trends!
- Gut Goals: Probiotics + Supplements?
Is your pet’s gut healthy flora?
The gut health of your pet demands as care as yours. Luckily, pet owners now understand how important it is for pets to have healthy bacteria in their stomachs.
Many supplements and probiotics have been made that support digestion and boost the immune system.
Trending Supplements
You might have heard about mushroom-based supplements as they are trending.
Mushrooms like reishi and shiitake are believed to help boost your pet’s overall health and energy.
There are also special chews with glucosamine and chondroitin that support joint health. These are especially helpful for older pets who may be feeling stiff or uncomfortable.
- Pet Tailored Food
You need your favourite meal, Right? Your pet, too. Now, it’s not necessary, but pet also needs special kinds of food to stay healthy.
Seeing this trend, more and more companies are offering options to customize your pet’s diet based on things like their age, breed, weight, and even health risks they might have because of their genes.
You know the importance of a vet doctor, don’t you?
So you shouldn’t be eager to decide all this on your own.
We all know that you know your pet best, but it’s still important to get advice from a vet or a pet nutritionist. They have the expert knowledge and science to help you make the best choices.
- Replacement Of General Protein Source
Proteins can sometimes cause an allergy in your pets, like those in chicken and beef. It will be the reason for itchy skin or stomach problems. So, there should be a replacement for these proteins. How about we discuss what’s in the bucket for us?
- Crickets And Mealworms
Crickets and mealworms are loaded with protein and are at low risk of causing allergies; not only this, they are even better for the environment. Instead of using chicken and beef, we suggest you give your pet unusual meats like kangaroo or bison in pet food.
So, feed your pets these novel proteins, which are good if your pet has a sensitive stomach and allergies.
- How do you replace Fish?
So, which novel protein source is the replacement for fish? No doubt, fish has always been used in pet food, but now, skip it and use options like salmon or whitefish.
Conclusion
Are you going to keep the same pet food suggested by the vet?
You don’t wanna change it totally fine! But staying informed about the latest pet nutrition trends can make a big difference in your pets’ overall health.
Advancements are taking place, whether it is gut-friendly probiotics or alternative proteins to tailored diets and supplements, this is nothing, more and more novel things will be out there.
So, take your pet’s wellness to the next level!
