🍖 What Makes a Balanced Diet for Pets?

A complete pet diet should include:

• High-quality protein (meat, fish, eggs)
• Essential fatty acids (for skin & coat)
• Vitamins & minerals (especially calcium and B12)
• Water — always fresh and accessible

Talk to us about age-specific food formulas and breed-based diet plans for your pet.

🚫 Foods You Should Never Feed Your Pet

Some human foods are toxic or dangerous for pets. Avoid giving your pet:

• Chocolate 🍫
• Grapes or raisins 🍇
• Onions & garlic 🧄
• Alcohol 🍷
• Cooked bones 🍖 (they splinter!)
• Raw dough or yeast

When in doubt, ask your vet — or contact VetPlayas.

🐶 Puppy & Kitten Feeding Tips

Young pets have different nutritional needs. We recommend:

• 3–4 meals/day for puppies & kittens under 6 months
• High-calorie, protein-rich starter food
• Monitoring weight gain and stool quality

Ask about our starter packages for new pet parents.

🦴 Should I Feed Homemade or Raw Diets?

Raw or homemade diets can be beneficial, but only if they’re properly balanced. Nutritional imbalances are common. Let us evaluate your homemade plan and recommend safe supplements.

⚖️ How to Prevent Obesity in Pets

• Use a measuring cup — don’t “eyeball” meals
• Limit treats to under 10% of daily calories
• Provide daily exercise (walks, playtime, agility)
• Get regular weight checks at VetPlayas

🧠 Conclusion: Food is Medicine

Your pet’s food choices today shape their future health. A balanced diet can prevent disease, boost energy, and extend lifespan. At VetPlayas, we don’t just treat illness — we build long-term wellness plans tailored to your pet’s age, breed, and lifestyle.

Ready to improve your pet’s diet? Book a nutrition consult today at VetPlayas — your trusted pet hospital in Tijuana.