Nutrition
Pet Nutrition Centre
Species-appropriate feeding, diet types, food labels, life-stage nutrition and weight management.
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19 articles
Species nutritionCat Nutrition Fundamentals
Why obligate carnivores have non-negotiable nutrient needs, and how to feed a cat well in practice.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Species nutritionDog Nutrition Fundamentals
Life-stage feeding, portion control, reading labels and evaluating the diet trends you will encounter.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-19
Species nutritionRabbit and Guinea Pig Nutrition
Hay first, everything else second — why fibre drives both dental and digestive health in small herbivores.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-19
Feeding practiceHow to Read a Pet Food Label
Decoding ingredient lists, guaranteed analysis and marketing claims so you can compare foods fairly.
Petarium Editorial · 5 min read · Updated 2026-10-19
Practical feedingFeeding Dogs and Cats in the Same Household
Different species, different life stages and different medical needs under one roof — how to keep everyone eating what they should.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Diet and healthFood Allergies vs Food Intolerances in Pets
The two are often confused, are diagnosed differently, and true food allergy is far rarer than marketing around 'hypoallergenic' diets suggests.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Practical feedingTreats, Chews and the Daily Calorie Budget
How treats quietly undo a carefully measured diet, and how to keep training rewards and enrichment chews without the weight gain.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Buying and feedingHow to Actually Read a Pet Food Label
Ingredient lists and marketing claims on pet food packaging are governed by rules that most owners never learn — knowing them changes how you shop.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-15
Ingredient scienceHow to Read a Pet Food Label Without Being Sold To
Guaranteed analysis, ingredient splitting, the nutritional adequacy statement and what 'grain free', 'human grade' and 'natural' legally mean — which is often very little.
Petarium Editorial · 4 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
HydrationWater Intake: The Most Overlooked Part of Pet Nutrition
How much animals should drink, why cats are chronically under-hydrated, and which changes in drinking are a reason to book a veterinary appointment.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Weight managementHelping an Overweight Cat Lose Weight Safely
Crash diets are dangerous for cats. A safe feline weight-loss plan is slow, measured and built with your vet — here is how to do it properly.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
DietsRaw Feeding: What the Evidence Actually Says
Raw diets are popular and passionately defended — but the veterinary evidence raises real concerns about bacteria, nutrition and risk to the household.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Life stagesFeeding a Growing Puppy: Portions, Meals and Common Mistakes
What puppies need to grow at a healthy pace, how many meals to give, and why large breeds need special care.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Life stagesFeeding an Older Cat: Weight, Kidneys and Appetite
Older cats' needs change: many lose weight, some develop kidney disease, and appetite can fade. How to adapt.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-21
Human plant-based dietsPlant-Based Diet Benefits: What the Evidence Really Supports
Potential heart, metabolic and digestive benefits explained alongside the importance of food quality, fortification and adequate intake.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Human plant-based dietsVegan Nutrition: B12, Iodine, Iron, Calcium and Omega-3
A nutrient-by-nutrient planning guide for a balanced vegan diet, with reliable foods, fortification and supplement cautions.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Human life-stage nutritionVegan Diets in Pregnancy, Infancy and Childhood
How needs change during pregnancy and growth, why professional planning matters and which nutrients deserve particular attention.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Pet nutrition ethicsVegan Diets for Dogs and Cats: What Owners Need to Know
Why human ethics cannot simply be transferred to pet bowls, with separate guidance for obligate-carnivore cats and omnivorous dogs.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07
Food safetyPet Food Storage: Freshness, Hygiene and Recall Safety
Keep dry and wet pet food safer with original packaging, clean containers, sensible portions and a reliable recall record.
Petarium Editorial · 3 min read · Updated 2026-10-07