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Can’t eat, won’t eat? Why your pet may be off its food

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Julie Hunt reports on what steps to take when your beloved pet starts refusing its food. From the Petpeople magazine archive You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink, goes the old saying. But how … Read more >

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Which is better for your pet – wet or dry food?

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Should you feed your pet wet or dry food? And what about mixing? We have the answers – plus the pros, cons, do’s and don’ts – for you here. From the PetPeople magazine features archive.

Preparation
Many owners regularly prepare specific food for their cat or dog, mix leftovers with commercial pet foods, or even serve up a portion of the family’s meal. But can they be sure that their pet is receiving the correctly balanced diet needed for optimum health? We have very different dietary requirements from dogs, and especially from cats, who are carnivores.

Water content and freshness
It’s often said of wet food that you’re paying for water. This can, however, be an advantage for male cats,
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