Pet parents often judge the quality of a food based on how their dog or cat “attacks” it. They often think it’s cute to hear their fur baby growling as it eats or snapping at other animals who come near. And if a pet approaches a food calmly, they think it must be “off its feed”.
Think about humans. Do your kids approach their vegetables and potatoes with as much gusto as a pizza or big slice of chocolate cake? When you sit down to a wonderfully expensive gourmet meal at a nice restaurant, do you want your spouse to “attack” it like participants in a hot dog eating contest?
We have some odd values in our pet food choices that seem imprinted on us largely through advertising. The truth of the matter is, while there is no question that taste and palatability are essential, having an animal attack his food like a wild animal is not the goal. It is no measure of nutritional value. Cats and dogs eat by scent and taste but there is no need to have them go “hog wild”.
Put your pet on a healthy food that your homework says is well made and contains wholesome ingredients. Introduce them to it with a few kibbles on a plate by the side of their regular food or by mixing in a few kibbles with their existing food. They will tell you they enjoy it by eating it, not by avoiding it or looking at it you to get them something else. It’s not necessary that they come racing into the room, tearing at the bag and displaying uncontrolled behavior whenever it’s mealtime.
… Then again, it sure is funny when they DO attack their food!
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