Ethical insurance shoppers get diet tips for longer pet lives

Thursday, 4 February 2010 17:00

Making a few changes to an animal's diet could help them live longer, pet health insurance policyholders may be interested to know.

K9 magazine published a series of advice columns on helping creatures reach a happy old age and nutrition was a central part of this.

It said variety was key just as it is for humans, so even though commercial foods have come a long way, raw and fresh products can "really invigorate a dog's diet".

A general rule to follow that could be surprising is that supplied pet food should be fit for human consumption and therefore should not contain any unwanted by-products or additives owners would be uncomfortable with eating.

The experts also revealed that putting garlic into a meal occasionally could improve heart condition and offer other benefits.

Another tip is to give animals Valerian Root, a natural remedy that can calm pets down.

This could be especially useful because much like people, pets are though to suffer the ill effects of stress and need a bit of relaxation to find balance.

Animal Friends Insurance, one of the largest independent pet insurers in the UK offer dog insurance, cat insurance and horse insurance to UK residents.

Posted by Elaine