A guided tour through Feeding Guides.
Feeding is a key component to the bond between the canine/feline family member and the human. It is essential to have an understanding of how much to feed to assist with optimal health. Feeding individual pets and groups of pets can be vastly different as they can have differing requirements...
Algae, The Superfood which is Environmentally Friendly.
Peer reviewed and validated scientific research conducted by scientists at INRA (Major French Agricultural Science Body) has established red and green can have major benefits on pet’s gastrointestinal tracts. Algumin® has harnessed this research and developed their product to assist with both structural integrity of the gut as well as...
Chia Good.
Years of scientific research has continuously proven the nutritive value and health benefits of chia seeds, thus establishing it as a superfood and it is why we have incorporated them in all of our Cherish Pet Food formulations. Chia seeds contain a balance of soluble and insoluble fibre with the...
Super Selenium, The Free Radical Defender!
Selenium is an essential trace element which is only required in small amounts however it has many important scientific roles. Firstly, it is an antioxidant protecting against free radicals which can disrupt membrane structure and function as well as potentially disrupting DNA replication. DNA is the molecule that carries genetic...
Managing the Transition of Food.
Sudden change in diet for cats and dogs can lead to significant intestinal upset. Let’s look at the main causes and how we can manage the dietary transition to a new feed to reduce discomfort for both pet and owner. When a pet is on a regular source of nutrition...
What Makes Pet Food “Complete & Balanced”?
The term “Complete & Balanced” is often used in companion animal nutrition, but what does that mean exactly? And, why is it important? “Complete” refers to the food containing the complete specification of nutrients as specified by an internationally accepted scientific organisation, for example, by The Association of American Feed...