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Poor Pet Digestion
Eating too much too quickly:
It is known that some dogs eat very quickly. Some of them devour their food without even tasting it, but that’s just their instinct. However, if they ingest too much food at a time and too quickly, it can be hard on the digestive system. The stomach and intestines have a harder time working on the food. It can be hard to teach your dog how to eat more slowly, but it can be done if you introduce them to smaller portions of food at a time. You may also need to provide them with food that they do not enjoy as much so they won’t eat it as fast. It might not make them happy at the moment, but it will make them happy in the long-run when they feel healthy and energized. Cats generally do not eat as fast as dogs, but if you have one that devours its food, you can follow these tips as well.
Eating food from the human table:
We all are guilty of feeding our dogs from the table, especially when they look at us with those cute “puppy dog” eyes. However, this habit needs to go away if your pet’s digestion is being compromised. Not all dogs digest human food the same way…in fact, some dogs can’t even start to digest certain compounds in human food and should never consume certain foods at all. Many humans are unaware of this, leading to unfortunate consequences. To avoid problems, it is best to prohibit all “people foods” from your pets, no matter how much they beg. Also, if you have a dog and a cat, keep them away from each others food. Cat food can compromise dog digestion and vice versa.