As more and more people are taking control of their own diet, it makes sense that we should be doing the same for our four-legged friends.
Dogs have long been given food that isn’t even fit for, well, a dog.
We have been focusing on our own eating habits and should give a look towards our dog’s diet, too.
In this article, I will go over some ways we can enhance and improve our pet’s diet so they can enjoy a long, healthy life at our side.
GIVE THEM WHOLE FOODS
No, I don’t mean to literally give them an entire roast. I mean they should have the foods that they would normally eat in the wild.
That means that they would eat the whole animal that they would have caught, bones, and all. Orijen dog food makes a line called Orijen Whole Prey and Orijen Freeze-Dried that incorporates all the same parts that a wild-caught dinner would. Things like the chicken cartilage and bone marrow, fresh offal, such as chicken hearts, liver, etc.
This gives them the nutrients they need without you needing to enhance their food too much with extras. You should also remember that if you have a large breed, such as a Great Dane, their needs will differ from the needs of a smaller dog. As such, it can be worth checking reviews such as these top picks for the Great Dane dog food that are tailored to your dog’s specific build and requirements. This way, you can ensure that you are providing them with the food and nutrients they really need.
AVOID TOO MANY PRESERVATIVES
Many pet foods need to be shelf stable for years which means they are full of preservatives. We are trying to eat less of these ingredients ourselves so it goes without saying that we should stop filling our pet’s bowls with them, too.
Those foods are effectively dead and do not contain much that actually helps our pets thrive. Using a dog feed which is prepared with nutrition in mind is the best way to go for a happy pooch. Doing research to find a company that provides top quality products like Badlands Ranch Superfood Complete is vital and you shouldn’t settle for anything less. A feed free of preservatives will focus on providing fresh ingredients prepared in a way that retains their nutritional value and will consider all aspects of your dogs health rather than just how many calories they are getting.
FIND FOODS RICH IN AMINO ACIDS
Foods such as fish and meat have lots of Omega 3 and 6 which work well to keep free radicals at bay. Eating foods rich in these amino acids also work to reduce inflammation and can help joint issues. As your dog ages, it is especially important to add this to their diet.
You can make sure they are getting high bioavailability by adding things like eggs, fish and raw meat to their dog food.
GO RAW
With that bioavailability in mind, try to incorporate as much raw meat into their diet as you can.
Dogs are not like people who needed to release many nutrients by cooking food since our system couldn’t process the foods properly. For them to get the most nutrition out of their food, it should be raw whenever possible. We might not like the taste, but they sure love it!
AVOID GLUTEN
Dogs were not meant to eat grains like wheat or rice. Though they benefit from the proteins and minerals from eating grain, they have a hard time processing it. Look for gluten free dog food.
Even dog food with grains can be gluten free if it uses oats.
TRY LENTILS
Many dog food contains rice as it is a cheap filler. Lentils are much better than rice since they have more fibre and minerals as well as higher protein content.
Do you guys have any dog’s at home?
If so, what do you feed them? Let me know in the comments below!
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