Frequently Asked Questions.......

Q17) Which type of food is best for our cat or dog – tinned, packaged, cooked or raw?

Ans: Tinned and packaged foods are popular because of their convenience and the nutritional values advertised. Pets seem to love them and thrive on them. However, more and more experts emphasize that they can have adverse effects on the pet, because of harmful side effects, or toxic materials in the readymade foods.


Home cooked food is best, even if it can’t be given daily. The American Collage of Veterinary Nutrition (www.acvn.og) may be contacted for details, but a good thumb rule is to give your dog or cat what you’d give your baby of an equivalent weight. Giving tinned baby food is safer than giving tinned dog/cat food, since the checks on products for human consumption are much more stringent.