Feeding only a little bit, will eating too much fresh food make your pet "open up"?
In order to save costs, many pet parents nowadays choose to buy low-priced highly processed commercial dog food and commercial cat and dog cans. In fact, commercial cat and dog cans are generally sterilized at 121 degrees and stored for a long time. It is difficult to avoid the loss of protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is also inevitable that they contain a large amount of preservatives and chemical artificial additives. These chemical ingredients will affect the digestive system of cats and dogs to a certain extent. In daily life, we deliberately avoid letting dogs come into contact with fresh meat, fearing that once pets taste the taste of fresh meat, they will "open their appetite" and will never be able to return to dry food feeding. This practice may actually cause serious harm to the health of pets.
First we need to understand:
What is sacrificed for the "speed and economy" of dry food and canned food farming?
Five-fold ultra-processed dry food for cats and dogs: including high temperature sterilization, dehydration, chemical addition and other processes, many natural nutrients are destroyed, it is difficult to fully meet the comprehensive nutritional needs of pets, which may lead to nutritional imbalance, sparse hair, joint pain, decreased immunity and other symptoms. In the long run, it may also cause more serious health problems, such as skin allergies, gastroenteritis, chronic kidney disease, etc.
Five-fold ultra-processed canned dog and cat food: The processing that commercial canned dog food undergoes can significantly destroy nutrients and lead to many health problems, including high-temperature sterilization that usually reaches over 121°C. At such high temperatures, many nutrient-sensitive proteins, vitamins, and enzyme components will be destroyed or lost. Preservatives, such as nitrites, saccharin and other chemicals are added. These preservatives not only increase the toxicity of food, but also affect the absorption of protein and other nutrients. Dehydration and boiling, under high temperature and high pressure, will cause a large loss of natural nutrients in meat, and even produce some harmful compounds. Adding flavor enhancers, these artificial additives may cause allergies, increase the burden on the liver and kidneys and other health problems. Contains heavy metals. Some low-quality canned dog foods may contain heavy metal residues during the manufacturing process, such as lead, mercury, copper, etc. Long-term intake will harm the pet's nervous system and immune function.
These highly processed processes not only make canned dog food lose most of its original nutrients, but also add a lot of harmful ingredients. Long-term consumption may cause skin diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, liver and kidney dysfunction, and other health problems. It is like fast food and fresh food . Compared with canned dog food, fresh food made from fresh ingredients retains complete nutrients and is more beneficial to the health of pets.
Is dry food for cats and dogs better, canned food for cats and dogs, or fresh food?
——Fresh food: the key to pet health
As owners, we all want to give our pets the best care. When it comes to daily diet, choosing fresh and high-quality ingredients is undoubtedly the most beneficial choice. Compared with processed canned food, fresh food provides many unique health advantages for cats and dogs.
Eating fresh meat is good for pets' dental health . It can naturally clean dental plaque, reduce the formation of tartar, promote muscle development and enhance vitality. On the contrary, eating only processed dry food for a long time can easily lead to oral diseases such as gingivitis and periodontal disease. Restricting pets from contacting fresh food will also have a negative impact on their physiological needs. The digestive system and teeth of dogs and cats have evolved to chew raw meat. The lack of protein and nutrients such as vitamins A and D can easily lead to malnutrition. At the same time, fresh meat is also rich in natural enzymes and dietary fiber, which is beneficial to intestinal health and improves immunity.
Fresh food packages based on fresh meat, vegetables and fruits can provide complete nutrition for cats and dogs. Fresh ingredients can retain more original nutritional value. Meat, vegetables and fruits are rich in high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, which are key nutrients needed to ensure the health of pets. In contrast, processed foods often lose some nutrients during the production process. Adequate high-quality nutrition can enhance the vitality and immune function of pets and reduce the risk of disease.
These natural ingredients are easier to digest and can better maintain the health of cats and dogs . Nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are fully preserved, which helps to enhance immunity and improve skin and hair conditions. In addition, fresh food packages often contain probiotics, which can promote intestinal health and prevent digestive tract diseases. They are easier for pets to digest and absorb, help maintain the balance of intestinal flora, and prevent gastrointestinal diseases. At the same time, dietary fiber in food can also promote intestinal peristalsis and improve constipation and other problems. Good digestive function can not only improve the utilization rate of nutrients, but also effectively reduce the burden of the owner's cleanup.
In addition, fresh ingredients are rich in a variety of antioxidant nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, etc., which can significantly improve the skin and hair condition of pets . This not only makes them look more energetic, but also prevents the occurrence of various skin diseases.
Long-term consumption of fresh and natural food can effectively reduce the risk of pets suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, liver and kidney diseases . This can not only prolong their lifespan , but also reduce the financial and mental burden of their owners .
Finally, fresh food is rich in water and fiber, which can make pets feel fuller , thereby reducing the need for overeating and preventing obesity . This is not only beneficial to their body management, but also reduces the burden of care for the owner.
Many studies have shown that long-term consumption of highly processed dog food and canned dog food may shorten your pet's lifespan, but switching to fresh food packages as the main daily diet can effectively prevent these health problems.
Choosing commercial dog food simply to save costs may also lead to other hidden expenses.
For example, due to unbalanced nutrition, cats and dogs may develop a variety of health problems, requiring regular medical visits and expensive medications. The cost of treating chronic diseases such as gastrointestinal problems, arthritis and obesity may eventually exceed the cost of purchasing high-quality fresh food packages. In addition, short-lived pets may mean more frequent replacements, which will also increase total expenses. Therefore, although the cost of fresh food packages may be slightly higher, such an investment will ultimately bring your pet a richer and more active life. I believe you will find that it is worth it to provide cats and dogs with the highest quality nutrition, as this will directly affect their overall health and well-being and ultimately reduce long-term medical expenses.
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