Why feed fresh to your pet?
Written by: Prithwish Mukherjee
Consulting Canine Nutritionist, Mochalo.
To us, our companion dogs are nothing less than our own family members. They are an integral part of our lives, and everything revolves around them. We try to do the best for them, wishing to see them live a happy and healthy life
When it comes to health, what we feed them has a profound impact. Quality nutrition nourishes the body and mind, setting the foundation for a life filled with good health, and free from diseases
Kibbles have been a common norm of feeding dogs in the last few decades, owing to the convenience of serving balanced food in the easiest way. However, being an ultraprocessed food, it comes with lots of downsides.
Extreme methods of processing strip off most natural nutrients from the raw ingredients, making the brands to rely on synthetic nutrients for fulfilling the nutritional requirements. Many by-products produced during the extrusion processing are detrimental to health in the long run. Going further, most brands use artificial preservatives and flavours to boost shelf life and palatability of the food, which are harmful again.
On the other hand, feeding well-balanced fresh food to our dogs is the best way to provide the nutrition they require, without worrying about harmful synthetics creeping into their food.
There are many justifying reasons why we should feed our pets with a fresh food diet. The following are some of the most compelling reasons that one should not ignore.
Higher Density of Nutrients
Since fresh foods have not been exposed to high temperatures, it retain the natural nutrients like proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and the antioxidants present in whole foods. This makes fresh foods more nutrient-dense, reducing the dependency on a bunch of synthetic vitamins & minerals.
Better Digestability
Dogs digest fresh food more easily than kibble. Most kibbles are low in protein, high in carbohydrates, which is opposite to what a dog’s natural feeding pattern is. Fresh food, being closer to a dog’s natural diet, is easier on their digestive system. Ingredients like lean meats, fruits, and vegetables are more bioavailable, meaning dogs can absorb and utilize the nutrients more effectively
No Harmful Ingredients
When we feed our dogs with fresh foods, we have complete control over what is going into the bowl. Fresh diets are free from preservatives and other additives, such as synthetic flavors and colors. Also, since fresh foods are gently cooked, there is no risk of production of harmful by-products of processing
Enhanced Palatability & Engagement
Dogs are naturally more drawn towards species appropriate fresh foods. This is because, in addition to nutrients, fresh foods also retain the taste and texture of the whole foods, making mealtime more enjoyable for our pets. Fresh diets can be especially beneficial for picky eaters or dogs with reduced appetites
Improved Health and Vitality of your pet
Feeding fresh food can lead to noticeable improvements in a dog’s overall health. Most pet owners report increased energy levels, healthier skin and coat, and improved dental health after switching to fresh food. The natural ingredients in fresh diets can also help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease
Higher Energy Level
Healthier Body
Lesser Risk of Chronic diseases
While Kibbles/Pre-packed food has been convenient, there is no better alternative to feed fresh to your pet kids. As our pets cannot speak it is hard to figure out what is lurking underneath and one sudden day we get to know the same by when it becomes necessary for intervention medication and other treatments. Experienced pet parents understand that it is much more prudent to shift to feeding fresh gently cooked foods to our pet kids for their better life.
Mochalo, by offering balanced cooked-on-demand and delivering it to your doorstep direct from kitchen, brings you the best of nutrition, freshness and deliciousness without compromise on convenience.
Fresh. Fast. Drooolicious!
