The real score behind your pet’s finicky appetite

If you keep your pet active and happy by giving food, and yet your four-legged friend just sniffs it and walks away, your pet might be a picky eater. Most pets will eat everything without a moment’s hesitation, so it can be concerning why your dog or cat doesn’t show much enthusiasm during meal time.

As pet owners, you want to provide the best for your furry ones. The problem may be traced from the pet’s health or lifestyle, so a consultation from the most trusted vet is advised. To help determine the cause of your pet’s pickiness on food, the Pet Food Institute and the Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines, through its Well Fed, Well Nurtured campaign, cite some contributing factors that make your pet a finicky eater.

Metro Manila pets commemorated for World Animal Pet Day

In commemoration of World Animal Day, responsible pet ownership campaign Well-Fed, Well-Nurtured of the Pet Food Institute of America (PFI) and the Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines (VPAP) brought festivities to pet owners from across Metro Manila in the recently concluded pet events in Makati, Bicutan, Marikina, and Manila.

Held in barangay West Rembo, the World Animal Day event in Makati was joined by over hundreds of pet owners to give their pets free rabies vaccination and deworming. Attending pets have also enjoyed free grooming services by mobile pet salon Vanity Fur and free giveaways care of Pet Food Institute.

Key Things to Ask your Pet Doctor

Visiting the vet might not be a daily or weekly routine, but it is one of the activities that a pet owner must take very seriously. For most pet owners, a visit to the vet is only done at least once a year, or only when their pet gets sick. However, vets encourage pet owners to take their pet regularly for a checkup. Many health and dental issues can be tackled more effectively if they’re spotted early, and vets will be able to help you and your pet on animal health and illnesses.

Most people think raising too many questions repeatedly can be maddening for doctors. In fact, they don’t mind it at all. Pet owners should not hesitate to open up their concerns for their furry friends. Keeping a list of questions that you would like to ask will help both pet owners and vets.