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2020-03-30
AKVATERA LT, JSC harnesses "green" energy to produce HIQ pet food
Currently, up to 30% of energy comes from a solar farm, which has been installed near the plant in February this year. Rapidly growing Corporate Social Responsibility and...
2020-02-29
Scientists confirm benefits of coconut oil to pets
The range of dog and cat food is very wide, however, the search for new raw materials suitable for production of feed, offering more nutrients to a pet’s diet and producing...
2020-01-31
Salmon Oil – Why it is Special?
Salmon Oil – Why it is Special?
Many scientific studies have proved that salmon oil is not only fashionable but an effective ingredient in your pet‘s nutrition. The...
2019-12-23
Animal Proteins In Feed - Why Is It Important For Dogs And Cats?
Proteins in pet food can be derived from animal or vegetable origin ingredients. Common sources of animal proteins are salmon, lamb, poultry, etc. and vegetable proteins...
2019-11-28
Ash in dry feed
Ash is a group of minerals; it is a technical term indicating the minerals essential for a pet’s health. This group includes such minerals as magnesium, iron, zinc,...
2019-10-29
Cat care at home. What should you know?
An important ingredient in pet food for domestic cats is L-carnitine, which converts the fats that enter the body into energy and prevents the accumulation of fats....
2019-09-23
Antioxidants in feed – What is worth attention?
Antioxidants and preservatives are the components which allow the feed to stay suitable for use during its whole shelf life. Antioxidants can be either synthetic or...
2019-08-30
How Should You Read the Product Composition
When you choose the food for your pet, it is highly important to read the information provided on the feed packaging. Only after analysing the composition of the product...
2019-07-24
How to Feed a Dog that Tends to Gain Weight Easily?
If a dog tends to gain weight easily, it is very important that the feed contains a lot of fibre and is low in fat. Low-fat feed ensures low calorific value whereas the...
2019-06-28
3 Main Problems of Long-Haired Cats. How to Resolve Them?
It is not so easy for a cat to stay clean every day. By licking itself it swallows quite a lot of hair. The intestines of a cat are unsuited for digesting the fur,...
2019-05-31
Grain-free feed - an innovation in pet diets
About 10% of all animal allergies are allergies to certain feed ingredients. Feed without grain reduces the probability of allergies, which means that they don’t cause...
2019-04-30
The Diet Needs of Seniors
Every pet is becoming old in a different way; it is indeed an individual matter. For example, small breeds live longer than large breeds, therefore, they start growing old...
2019-03-28
How to change your pet’s feed correctly
If you change your pet’s feed too quickly, too frequently or switch to the new feed without a transition period, your pet risks encountering health issues. Usually, such...
2019-03-06
Palatability research reveals surprising kibble size discoveries
The research found that each size/panel of dogs preferred the large kibble size vs. the medium and small kibble sizes. The chart below provides a comparison of key results...
2019-02-05
Choosing the best feed for kittens and their mothers
Balanced nutrition is very important to expectant and lactating cats, too. That is why, HiQ has developed a feed that is suitable to the little ones and their moms as well....
2018-12-11
One Feed: for Puppies and their Mothers
During their first weeks, puppies feed only on their mother‘s milk. It is rich with beneficial nutrients necessary for a puppy to grow healthy and strong. The gradual...
2018-09-11
Debunking pet food myths
Even in the age of the internet, the majority of pet owners are still led by false myths, which can easily be dispelled by specialists. Let's see which myths we can bust...
2018-07-02
The Solution for Neutered Cats
Though neutering/spaying certainly helps solve numerous problems related to both pet‘s behavior and health, the majority of cat owners have no idea how to feed their pet...
2018-05-14
New innovative Lithuanian brand on the animal feed market
In May, Akvatera UAB, a producer of top class animal feed, released a new pet feed – HiQ. Unrivalled around the world, which was first introduced to the animal market...
2018-03-10
Exploring the benefits of coconut oil for pets
Coconut oil is not just for humans: pets can benefit from this superfood as well. Coconut oil is the latest, hottest, all-natural trend. You may already use it for cooking,...