As how essential is food to humans, the same is to pets. The food habits differ for different species of pets. Foods of pets are to be chosen with proper care and knowledge. Depending on the type of pet, different varieties of food is to be given. Here below are some common food varieties for common types of pets.
Food for fish : Flake food is a dry food and consumed by tropical saltwater and aquarium fishes.
Vacation food is placed inside the aquarium to serve the fishes when the owner is not present.
Medicated fish food provides medication for fishes in a very safe and effective way. Live food for fish include earthworms, bloodworms and water fleas.
Food for birds: Black sunflower seeds attract a variety of birds and are fed to them because they have a high fat content. Other bird seeds are niger and thistle seed. Nectar (sugar water) is a food for given to Humming birds. Chickens eat corn, barley, wheat.
Food for dogs: The food for dogs is available at different stores. Dogs consume food that are rich in proteins such as meat, chicken, eggs. In addition to this they also eat food that contains vitamins and minerals such as vegetables, fruits and milk.
Food for cats: Cats consume dry food that is cooked under high heat and pressure. It requires vitamins, minerals like calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium etc.
The foods for the pets should be given only after suggested by the veterinary doctor. Based on their physical health condition, the doctor suggests the appropriate food which ensures well being of the pet.
