Live Long & Thrive - Nutro Ultra Survey Results

 Many of you probably know that Mom is obsessive about my health.  She wants me to live a healthy life as long as possible. 

I learned about Nutro when I won a basket full of Nutro Ultra from PetSupermarket at Barktoberfest 2010.

 One of the first things she focuses on is my diet.  

• Are the ingredients in my food healthy?  - Yes
• Is my food safe?                                       - Yes
• Where does it come from?                        - USA
• Am I at a healthy body condition? (Not too fat?  Not too thin?)   - Yes

 There is a lot of attention on that last item in the news lately.   Obesity is affecting the health of too many pets in a bad way.  Dogs (and other pets), don't control their diet, that is the responsibility of their humans.   Most dog parents (82%  according to the Nutro Ultra survey), think feeding their dog healthy food is important.   Yet, according to the rest of the results, many of them seem to have a hard time acting on this thought (In Mom's opinion.  Did I mention she is obsessive about my health?). 

Nutro Ultra conducted a survey recently and released the results to the press earlier this month.  Below, in purple, is an excerpt from the survey's press release.  

ULTRA™ Brand Survey Findings*

Unlike people, dogs cannot spend an extra 20 minutes on the treadmill if they indulge in a slice of pizza, so it is imperative dog owners provide the right foods in the right amounts. According to the survey:

• Only about half (54 percent) of owners say they feed their dog the exact serving size listed on the dog food packaging       .
• 40 percent of dog owners rarely or never check the ingredients in their dog’s food         
• 36 percent of dogs eat dinner when their owners do        
• Only 29 percent of dogs follow an all-natural, holistic diet 

Nutro Ultra also has this pawsome infographic with more of the survey's results.

Nutro Ultra Holistic Infographic

Graphic provided by Nutro and the Nutro Knowledge Network.

 Pawsonally I agree with the dog's viewpoint.  BOL!! 

How does your diet measure up against the survey results?

Here are my answers:

• Mom feeds me less than the listed amount.  She knows she gives me healthy treats, so she subtracts food to balance the calories.
• Mom checked the ingredients when she chose Nutro foods for me.
• I eat before Mom does.
• I have a natural diet (Nutro Natural Choice).  Maybe I will get a bag of Nutro Ultra next time!  They are both excellent foods, so it is hard to choose just one. 

What are your answers? Please enter them in a comment below.

 

Disclaimer: "This post was written by a Nutro Knowledge Network member and sponsored by the Nutro Company."