What Is Mixed Feeding?
The term "mixed feeding" means combining dry kibble with wet foods, whether they be casserole style, a 'loaf', 'chunks in gravy or jelly' usually in a can or pate/mousse-like formats.
Why Do Some Pet Parents Choose Mixed Feeding?
Pet parents opt for mixed feeding to provide their furry friends with a variety of textures, improve taste, or to give their pet some new and exciting meal options. This approach can be particularly beneficial for fussy dogs who may have lost interest in their usual meals.
VitaPet offers a balanced and complete diet for your dog, ensuring they receive all the essential nutrients they need to thrive.
Mixed feeding - combining wet and dry food - is a fantastic option, and we've put together our recommendations to help keep their meals balanced and safe, while also keeping them engaged.
Guidelines To Keep Your Pet’s Meals Balanced
To ensure your pet’s diet is balanced, start with a premium food that adheres to recognized nutritional guidelines like AAFCO. Meeting AAFCO guidelines means that the food must fulfil specific standards in nutrition, to ensure it contains the right nutrients to support everyday life and activity.
The great news is that VitaPet’s dry kibble and wet food pouches all fit the guidelines and most often exceed these standards. As long as about 90% of their diet comes from this range, you can mix and match wet and dry foods knowing that your pup is not missing out on any important nutrients.
The remaining 10% can include those well-earned 'extras' we give our tail-wagers. The VitaPet dog treats range offers a variety of fun flavour combinations to keep your dog's tastebuds invigorated, combining rewarding moments with healthy benefits.
It's important to consider not just how much of these extras you're giving but why. If there’s a good reason for including treats beyond their complete and balanced meals, remember you have many options. Be mindful of allocating additional calories to avoid overfeeding.
When mix-feeding wet and dry foods, don’t forget to look at the feeding guidelines too.
When mix-feeding wet and dry foods, always refer to the feeding guidelines on the packaging. Weighing portions might seem inconvenient at first, but it can easily become part of your routine and ensures their health and well-being in the long run.
If you’re ever unsure about how much to feed, don’t hesitate to reach out to the makers of the diet. They can provide individualized recommendations, taking the guesswork out of feeding decisions.
