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Dehydrated dog food
Has anyone tried N-R-G dog food? Dehydrated food seems like a happy medium for those of us who don't want to feed kibble but don't have the time or knowledge to feed home prepared food. N-R-G is the only dehydrated food I've been able to find in the pet stores around Calgary but I haven't been able to get much feedback on it. The Honest Kitchen is another one I've read about but I'm not sure if it's readily available here in Alberta.
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Hi All!
I don't mean to complicate things but my understanding is we want freeze dried because it's minimal processing is much closer to the raw that we all really seem to want in the first place. I have read that dehydrated is processed (for lack of a better term) at much higher temperatures.
I have been feeding my 3 year old English Bulldog the BARF world products (all raw) that he really loves. I have included some raw meaty bones this week from Primal. My only concern is the cost aspect. My thought right now is to replace his evening meal with a high protein freeze dried meal. I just have not found a source I love yet. I agree that so many of them actually do not have a high enough protein content which is unlike their natural diet. I do contend however that all we seem to be doing is much better than store bought highly processed, grain included, cooked to death formulas.
Any freeze-dried suggestions? I am grateful for any thoughts as well.
I heard that dehydrated food is processed at a much lower temperature, not much higher temperature! It doesn't matter so long as the food is good for them. We tried a dehydrated food with our dog before. It was salmon and vegetables, can't remember the name, but he loved it. We only stopped because it was a little inconvenient since you have to rehydrate the food half an hour before you feed it. We feed raw in the morning and dehyrated (Canisource) in the evening. Sorry I don't have any suggestions for freeze-dried. I'm not even sure what it is! Is that different from dehydrated?
We've been interested in trying The Honest Kitchen, but seems like the price-tag is a bit steep! I'm all for giving my buddy the best food for him, but I don't eat steak everyday either! :)
Any word on what is the best kind of dehydrated food for the cost?
Cheers!
-Booker
I had a very sick dog that I use to cook human grade food for and since he passed away I am feeding my new guy dehydrated food as it is more convient. He was on NRG and we both liked it but he chewed his way into the box and ate 4 days worth of food, it left him gassy and going outside every 3 hours as it needs to be rehydrated. I have since switched him to CaniSourse which can be served either rehydrated or dry. I was happy with both foods, both are made in Canada (BC & PQ), both use lower cooking tmeperatures to cook which maintains higher nutritional value and having compared the 2, CaniSource is 2% higher in protien content. Max loves both and I have found CaniSource a little more convient, slightly less expensive, and it has slightly more protien but you really cannot go wrong with either. My local Global pet foods gave me samples of both to try and I was very pleased with them.
All good pet owners know that feeding their dog a raw food diet is the best type of diet that you can put your dog on. However, given busy schedules and the work that it takes to prepare this type of diet more and more are turning to dehydrated raw dog food. What most dog owners would like to know about something like this is whether or not it is still as healthy. While there are a number of dehydrated raw dog foods that you can buy in stores, you can never really be too sure. Any type of meat can be dehydrated, but something to remember is that you should never dehydrate bones.
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I suppose it all comes down to what kind of dehydrated food you are buying.
I haven't heard anybody mention them yet so I will since I'm a really happy customer.. Smack Pet Food is from Winnipeg and has been making raw dehydrated food since 2008. They use low-temperature dehydration and the proof is in the pudding, so to speak. The poop comes out the same as a raw diet would. This is the real test! The food also smells fantastic and my labs love it! A great combo I've found is Very Berry Chicken and Caribbean Salmon Fusion.
The great thing about true raw dehydrated diets is that they offer the same tangible benefits as raw but it involves none of the hassle and is super easy to prepare.
Check Smack out! These guys make awesome food and definitely need to be seen some more, plus I'm from Winnipeg too so I want them to get their due!
Companies like NRG tend to dehydrate at higher temperatures. This kills the digestibility of the meat for dogs. In my experience using the nrg diets, the food looks the same going out (poop) as it does goin down the hatch.
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Well thank you very much Mr. Cadbury, but I have one question. Which dog food would be a good choice? I've heard that stuff like Purina and Ol'Roy and the like aren't good brands because they don't have enough meat in them. However, for those of us with a tight wallet like you said, those are also the only ones I can find find coupons for.
I thought Freezing was best? I order Primal from a place down in florida, Lukesallnatural.com
Dehydration is the oldest and best way to preserve food and maintain the nutrients that would otherwise be burned of in the manufacturing process. The processing (or lack of processing) of dog food has a lot to do with the health of our pets. Extruded food leaves a lot of ash (burned ingredients) which can actually make your dog's body acidic - cancer thrives in an acidic body so maybe that explains why canine cancer is so prevalent. Second to the processing you have to look at the quality of ingredients. Some ingredients that go into dog food are so substandard that it's a wonder they are allowed to be used. That's why feeding a raw diet is the best option - that being said though, not everyone had the time or expertise (or money!!) to feed raw. So in situations like that, a dehydrated food is your best bet. Have you ever heard of CaniSource? It is a Canadian dehydrated food using low temperature air dehydration in a kibble form (no water needed). You can find more about it at www.katoby.com. It is the only kibble manufactured in North America that uses only ingredients that are fit for Human Consumption. There is a marked difference between "human grade" ingredients and "fit (or approved) for human consumption" ingredients. Human grade has no regulation to the term and could actually be anything that at some point in time was destined for human consumption but fell off along the way (expired, contaminatd, etc.) Good luck with finding the best possible food for your dog.
Hi! I live in Calgary too. I feed my boys Ziwi Peak. I don't know if counts as dehydrated, it feels sort of like those jerky treats but they are cut up smaller and are more moist. My boys love it. I get it from the Tail Blazers store. It is a little on the expensive side so I mix in some fresh veggies (carrots, green beans) with it too.
I'm sorry to tell you this but Ziwi Peak isnt a dog food, its a dog treat. its a great treat but you should be feeding your dog something more substantial as well./
Ziwi Peak is not a dog food? On what information do you base this statement? Please elaborate?
Dog food coupons is a good way to save money on your dog food, so if you want the best for your dog but have a tight wallet this is an option for you.
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