Healthy

The most common pest found in pet food in Taiwan is the red-legged ham beetle (Necrobia rufipes). It appears in black and brown colors, with adult beetles measuring 3–6 mm in length. They are non-toxic and, in most cases, do not pose a threat to human health. These beetles can be seen year-round and prefer to hide in dry, dark places.

Lower urinary tract diseases (involving the bladder and urethra) are among the most common illnesses in cats, with different causes depending on the cat’s age. Generally, in cats under ten years old, the most common condition is idiopathic cystitis, followed by urinary stones and urethral obstruction. In senior cats over ten years old, infections, urinary stones, and tumors are more common causes.

"Hypokalemia" is not a disease itself, but rather one of the electrolyte indicators seen in blood tests when the body is ill or experiencing functional abnormalities. The normal potassium level in cats is 3.5–5.1 mEq/L (3.5–5.1 mmol/L). When hypokalemia is detected, it is important to further investigate the underlying cause that is leading to the low potassium levels.

Just like humans, pets can also develop allergic reactions to certain foods, which may lead to adverse effects. An abnormal reaction to ingested food or additives is known as a food adverse reaction. In dogs and cats, food adverse reactions can include allergies and food intolerances.

The main functions of the kidneys are to excrete metabolic waste products such as urea and uric acid from the blood into the urine, and to reabsorb essential substances to regulate the body's water balance, fluid pH level, and osmotic pressure. In addition, the kidneys secrete hormones such as erythropoietin (EPO), which stimulates red blood cell production, and renin, which causes blood vessels to constrict. The kidneys also play a role in regulating the concentrations of phosphorus and calcium, which are important for the activation of vitamin D.

A pet's body weight is a simple indicator to determine whether the energy intake is balanced.
When the energy consumed through diet equals the energy used through metabolism or physical activity, the body weight stays stable.
If a pet eats a lot but moves little (energy intake > energy expenditure), its weight will increase—just like many lazy orange cats!

The definition of aging has always been difficult to pinpoint. According to the 2021 AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) / AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners) guidelines, cats between 7-10 years old are classified as mature adults, while those 10 years and older are considered senior cats.

The feed can be used as a staple food because the caloric content, nutritional composition and taste of the feed are all formulated by the dog doctor or the research and development team.

The age of dogs and cats is calculated in ratio to their developmental, maturation and decline stages, as compared to the human mode.

Precautions before changing to a new food:
Please do not replace your pet's food with a completely new food at one time, otherwise your pet may not eat it.