Turn the bag around: What every pet owner should know before buying pet food
Most South African pet owners carefully read the ingredients on the food they buy for themselves, yet many spend very little time looking at what goes into their pets’ bowls. With International Dog Day taking place on 26 August, it is a timely opportunity to consider not only how much we love and care for our dogs, but also whether we are giving them the nutrition they need to thrive. The same principle applies to cats, whose specific biological and nutritional needs also deserve careful consideration. We have become increasingly conscious of what we put into our own bodies, asking questions about ingredients, what is good for us, what to avoid and how foods are processed. According to Sonja Maricevic, Chief Operations Officer at Pack Leader, pet owners should be applying that same level of curiosity to the food they choose for their dogs and cats. With more than 15 years’ experience in the pet health and nutrition space, Maricevic believes that taking a few moments to read the i...