CÃES E GATOS: EXIGÊNCIAS NUTRICIONAIS, QUALIDADE E TIPOS DE RAÇÕES

Abstract

The nutrition of dogs and cats fed healthy nutritious diets has become an important component of responsible pet ownership. Pet tutors have been looking for a long and healthy life for their animals and look to nutrition, as well as veterinary medicine, for support in raising their dogs and cats. Quality of life is measured in terms of reduced incidence of disease and ability to maintain an active life, and has been shown to be improved when proper nutrition and the use of functional foods are applied. As a result, numerous improvements in companion animal nutrition have resulted in the development of a wide variety of foods that provide complete and balanced nutrition. As a result, emphasis must also be placed on product safety and quality parameters, in connection with traceability. The origin of the products, including the characteristics and properties of the product.