Like sunlight is to tree, food is necessary for neopets (unless you like to see your neopet described as ‘starving’ – bad!). Part of the duties you have as an owner, is to make sure your neopets are well fed and looked after. However, did you also know that certain neopets have certain special effects from eating various types of food? For instance, no matter how hungry your Kau may be, if it eats any milk related product, it will instantly fill itself full.
If not properly cared for and neglected, neopets can get sick, ranging from flu-like symptoms to more serious illnesses such as the neopox. Additionally, what you feed your neopet should be carefully monitored, as some neopets are allergic to certain types of foods.
You can tell if a neopet is sick by looking at its quick reference page (the page where you can change your active pet) or the pet’s search information page. They will either appear wrapped in bandages and looking forlorn as they wait for you to provide them with medical attention.
An ill pet does not preform as well as a healthy pet. When a pet is ill, they are miserable and cannot fight in the battledome. So, when you do see that your pet is ill, make a note to purchase the medicine for their illness or go to the Healing Springs and and see if your pet can be healed that way.