Ketogenic pet foods are somewhat new and becoming increasingly popular among pet owners, especially those who are a bit more health conscious. Ketogenic diets are not only popular for pets, but are highly successful for weight loss in humans.
To pick the best ketogenic pet food, it is ideal to consult a veterinarian and get advice about the particular nutritional needs of your pet or at least the breed of dog or cat that you have. Once the dietary needs are established, then you can begin the process of food selection by studying the variety of offerings available on the pet food market.
It is important to know that just because a food is advertised as ketogenic, it does not mean that it adheres so the fundamentals of a ketogenic diet. Ketogenic diets are supposed to provide the majority of calories through animal fat and have very little or no calories through carbohydrates. So, this makes the nutritional facts, and ingredients of a food very important. It is also important to note that a ketogenic diet is not one that is necessarily high in protein, the high fat content is what makes ketogenic pet food special.
Both cats and dogs can benefit from a ketogenic diet, especially ones which have low levels of activity, as one of the primary benefits of a ketone producing food regiment is the tendency to lose body fat in a healthy and sustainable way without the need to exercise. This, of course, does not mean that a pet on a ketogenic diet does not need to exercise, but it does mean that it will at least not have to suffer the weight gain due to lack of activity.
Ketogenic pet foods can be costlier than the traditional pet food found on supermarket shelves, but the high calorie density, and health improvements will mean that your pet will require less food per meal, and likely have fewer health problems and avoid costly veterinary visits.
If you plan to explore the benefits of a ketogenic diet for your pet, it is highly recommended that you consult a veterinary professional before making the switch, as not every pet can handle a switch to a high fat diet, and having to switch back in a short period of time will be taxing on the digestive system and the overall health of your pet.
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