Physiological Nutritional Needs of Cats and Dogs: Excerpts from the white paper Natural Solutions

摘要

Lifestyle, life stage and body size—especially in dogs—dictate specific nutritional requirements of companion animals. Evolving knowledge of animal physiology and developments in natural aspects of nutrition ensure the optimal health of dogs and cats. An average pet activity level is one of low-intensity activity up to three hours per day. An active pet is one that takes part in high-intensity activity one to three hours per day. A highly active level is one of high-intensity activity for three tosix hours per day.