Pet Nutrition Advice for a Healthy Life
Our pets' diet is extremely important to their general health. At The Barkery, our pet nutrition advice in Belleville strives to empower animal owners to provide their pets with a high-quality diet throughout each period of life. Proper nourishment can help reduce many health issues including; food intolerances, pet food allergies, substantial weight gain or weight management, nutritional deficiencies, pet diabetes, skin and coat disorders, renal disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and poor immune response. Nutritional needs for dogs and cats vary due to many factors like life stage, size, breed, activity levels, health, and more, consequently, a one-size-fits-all solution to nutrition will not work. Our team can counsel you on which food choices will be ideal based on your pet's requirements, amount to feed, and what to look for on animal food labels. Call us to set up a nutrition appointment for your pet.
Nutrition for Pregnant/ Nursing Dogs
First-rate nutrition sets the stage for a thriving breeding and pregnancy. Maintaining nutrition and bodyweight before, during the course of, and after pregnancy is essential to the wellness of the momma dog and her young pups. Malnourishment caused by inadequate nutrient consumption can lead to miscarriages or health problems. While lactating, energy needs increase and are directly proportional to milk generation, which subsequently is directly corresponding to the number of nursing pups.
Nutrition for Working Dogs
Stage show and working dogs have special dietary needs. Generally, working dogs are larger breeds such as an Akita, a Mastiff, or a Newfoundland that are specifically bred to perform tasks like sledding or herding. To perform their best, these dogs need a high-performance pet food that helps keep them working at top productivity. Depending on the amount of work, working dogs may require 1.5 to 2.5 times the volume of food as a sedentary pet, and if the dogs are doing work in high conditions, the volume of food needed increases even more.
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Pet owners across Belleville, IL and the surrounding areas trust The Barkery with their pets. We’re grateful for the amazing reviews from families in Belleville, Swansea, Fairview Heights, and O’Fallon who share how much they love our service. From friendly guidance to high quality products, our team works hard to deliver an experience worthy of every five star review. You and your pets are always in good hands here.