Pet food supplements can help improve many aspects of your pet’s health, including skin and coat condition, joint health, digestion and immune system support. Whether you’re feeding raw or dried, there are lots of options available to add that extra boost of nutrition to your pet’s bowl.
Supplements fall into two categories – daily tonics, oils or powders and specific remedies or support for ailments. Daily supplements promote general health and wellbeing whereas a remedy will target a certain issue.
Daily pet food supplements
It’s your choice if you want to feed a daily supplement, but we’d recommend as a starting point and a bare minimum to add a fish oil as well as a superfood or green powder for dogs. Phytopet’s range of salmon oils are a great option for those just starting out with supplement oils, with each oil targeting a different area of health.
If your dog or cat is unable to eat bone, a bone replacement powder pet food supplement will help maintain calcium levels. Antiforte’s EggShell powder provides a natural calcium source and can be added to raw or wet food.
A variety of proteins is key to a well-rounded diet, but supplements can support good health if your dog or cat is eating less than four different proteins. A vitamin, mineral and amino acid supplement can help to restore balance.
Getting pet nutrition advice
With so many pet food supplement options to choose from, it can be tricky to know what the best option for your pet is. Our advice would be to keep it simple – don’t start using a huge mix of supplements if you’re a first-timer. Start with something basic and explore different options as you grow in confidence.
Next time you’re in store, speak to a member of our friendly Customer Advisor team. They’ll be able to help you choose the right supplements depending on your pet’s individual needs.
Healthy Pet Store in Totton is a pet food and accessories retailer, specialising in raw food diets for meat eating pets. If you are interested in transitioning your pet, our friendly in-store team will be happy to help you create a bespoke raw meal plan.