An animal expert explains eight benefits of cooked natural food for dogs and cats, from better digestion and nutrient balance to pathogen safety and emotional well-being. The video covers quality ingredients, protein content, moisture, and variety in pet diets.
Natural food is gaining more and more popularity for offering foods of natural origin without additives, synthetics and with the minimum possible processing. But is it really the best option? What benefits does it offer? In this video by an animal expert in collaboration with Food4Joe we explain the benefits of natural food for dogs and cats, what to take into account and some recommendations. Don't miss it. First, Quality Ingredients Knowing all the ingredients on the menu allows us to guarantee that we provide our dog or cat with food of the best quality and in the correct proportions. However, the quality of the ingredients is not only determined by the selection of the product itself, but also by the way it is cooked. Steaming, boiling, vacuum packed or at a low temperature are the cooking methods that allow the benefits of the ingredients to be preserved. 2. High percentage of animal Protein Cats are strip carnivores. This means that animal protein should be the highest percentage on their menu. In the video that we have left for you above, we talk in depth about feeding cats. Don't miss out. Dogs also need to consume a large amount of animal protein, but due to the domestication process they have developed the ability to digest more plant based nutrients which with a home cooked diet we will be able to give our animal the amount of meat and fish it needs. 3. Balance between nutrients it is not only important to offer a high percentage of meat, we must also ensure that we provide the essential amino acids that dogs and cats need. It is also essential to balance the amounts of minerals and vitamins. In this sense, a good combination of ingredients will be one that mixes plant based and animal proteins in a balanced way and adapted to each species. If we do not have the appropriate knowledge, we may not be able to correctly balance their menu. Therefore, choosing to purchase a menu prepared by professionals such as Those offered by Food4U is undoubtedly the most advisable thing to do. Food for is a dog and cat food company that produces products completely adapted to the needs of each Animal. It uses 100% natural and fresh foods cooked at low temperatures and vacuum packed. This guarantees their high quality diet, digestibility and the preservation of nutrients. In addition, all of their recipes are prepared by nutritionists following the Recommendations of the Fettia Hood 4 Cooks for your Dog or cat and sends the food to your home. It works by subscription and you can choose the delivery times. You simply have to fill out a form with your pet's details and Food for will recommend the most suitable recipes. You can also check out the pre designed recipes that you will find in their online store to directly purchase the one you like the most for cats, they offer menus with up to 70% protein of animal origin which is completely balanced with the rest of the ingredients which are legumes, vegetables, greens and fruits suitable for this species. For dogs, we find menus with up to 60% combined animal protein, also with other beneficial ingredients suitable for these animals. Once the order is received, you can freeze the packages and defrost them as you offer them to your pet and if you have any doubts, you can start with a trial plan with a 20% discount. 4. Greater digestibility using fresh, high quality natural products adapted to the needs of each dog or cat means that their bodies can assimilate them without any problems. Therefore, this diet is usually much more digestible. In addition, natural ingredients are much more appealing to dogs and cats. 5. Pathogen Free cooking food offers us a great advantage as it ensures that it is free of pathogens. Of course, to avoid losing nutrients due to heat, it is advisable to steam, vacuum pack or cook boiled food at a low temperature. 6. More variety natural food allows us to offer our pet a varied menu that helps them enjoy the benefits of different ingredients and of course prevents them from getting bored of always eating the same thing. 7. Higher percentage of moisture One detail that few people take into account is that the body of a dog and cat has a digestive system prepared to eat with a minimum of 70% moisture. This means that in the wild they would consume the greatest amount of water through their prey. Cats in particular tend to drink little water for this reason. If your cat's diet is mainly dry, it could be a problem if they don't drink enough water. For this reason it it is important to alternate dry and wet foods or establish a natural diet. In addition, in the card above we leave you 10 tips to get a cat to drink water. Dogs, on the other hand, usually drink water after eating kibble to compensate for this lack of moisture. With natural food, we offer an optimal amount of moisture. 8. Emotional well being for all the above reasons, natural food not only benefits the health of dogs and cats, but especially if they eat it from a young age, but also their emotional well being. They enjoy eating foods that they love much closer to their nature as a species and therefore they are happier. Tell us, did you know about all these benefits of cooked and natural food? If not and you would like to try it, remember that at Food for Joe they cook for you and allow you to offer your dog or cat a quality diet. Take advantage of the 20% initial discount and tell us what you think. Until next time, experts.
