Following last year's devastating pet food recall, pet owners are more careful than ever to choose foods made with healthy ingredients. A high quality natural pet food is a great place to start, but that's no longer enough. Experts agree that variety is an important - and often overlooked - component in pet nutrition. "Just like humans, pets require a variety of foods in order to obtain the optimal level of nutrition from their diet," said Dr. Susan Lauten, a leading clinical instructor of veterinary medicine. Experts like Dr. Lauten agree that the ideal diet for dogs and cats includes rotation between proteins (e.g. beef, chicken, salmon) and forms (dry kibble, canned, and raw frozen pet food). To view more Multimedia News Release go to, http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/naturesvariety/33915/