Dog Food Toppers – The Easy Way to Make Your Pet Happy and Healthy!

Toppers are generally defined as either a diet enhancer or a treat. They can fall into two categories:

1. Toppers that complement and enhance your dog or cat’s current, complete diet (and should only comprise 10% or less of your pet’s diet).
2. Toppers that are, themselves, complete and balanced nutrition as determined by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Even though they provide complete nutrition and can be fed in whatever amount you determine, they can also be used more sparingly to “top off” what you currently feed your pet.

First, toppers can add variety to your pet’s diet by making their food tastier and by adding texture and interest to daily meals. No one really wants to eat exactly the same thing every day, including our pets!

Second, toppers can provide an important nutritional boost. Some toppers target specific aspects of your pet’s health, such as hair and coat, hip and joint support, digestion, and hydration.

1. Many toppers provide supplemental proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics for pets, and other beneficial ingredients.
2. Probiotics can offer a range of health benefits. Glucosamine in certain toppers may help reduce joint pain and inflammation.
3. Most pets love toppers, so they can be viewed as an exciting meal enhancer.
4. Some toppers are designed to add vital hydration to a pet’s diet—especially important for pets on mostly dry food.
   
   
   1. Bone broth for pets is a great hydration option.
      
      
   2. Goat milk can improve digestion, boost immunity, and support skin and coat health.
5. Toppers can help finicky eaters, including those on restrictive diets who resist eating special foods. (Check with your vet before adding toppers to a restrictive diet.)

Dog Food Toppers come in both dry and wet formulas, and some are found in The Pet Market’s freezer. Wet toppers can include gravies, sauces, bone broths, frozen raw pellets, and formulas such as goat milk. Dry food toppers are available in powder form or are freeze-dried and air-dried.

For extra hydration and flavor, you can easily rehydrate freeze-dried toppers before serving.

To get started, speak with the staff at your local Pet Market store. They can show you the variety of toppers we carry and recommend options based on your pet’s likes and dislikes, as well as what’s most popular with other customers. Your pet is worth it!