Grain free pet foods are a diet primarily of meat and high quality protein that completely eliminates cheap fillers and grains which provide no additional nutritional benefit to dogs and cats.
History of Pet Food
It is understood that dogs have evolved over millions of years on a natural meat diet. During World War II, inexpensive fillers like corn, wheat and rice were added to pet food to provide an economic solution to pet feeding. Unfortunately, today most commercial pet foods still include these cheap fillers in their formulations, leading to significant health issues.
Because dogs and cats are by definition carnivores (meat eaters), these cheap fillers and grains still included in inferior quality foods, remain undigested and cause damaging effects on the digestive system, food sensitivities and allergies and obesity to name a few.
Benefits of Grain Free Diets
Quality pet foods, featuring high amounts of real meats and protein levels, provide the appropriate nutrition needed for our pet's daily function and health outcomes. Benefits of grain free diets may include:
Transitioning to Grain Free Foods
First and foremost, we suggest you always consult your veterinarian before making any major changes to your dog and cat’s diet.
It would be a good start to look at the first few ingredients of your current pet food. If the first ingredient is not meat, this may be a problem. Also, check to see that there are no grains listed in the Ingredients List.
Once the decision has been made to transition your pet to grain free food, it is important to introduce slowly over a period of 7-10 days, as it can take this time for your dog or cat to adjust to the new nutrient levels.
Mix with your existing food, gradually increasing the amount of grain free food every day.
Please always ensure plenty of clean, fresh water is available for your dog or cat.
Maintaining health of your pet should also include attention to their entire physical and mental needs including proper diet, sound veterinary care, plenty of exercise, playtime and suitable living environment.
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Health Benefits of Salmon
Salmon is one of the most nutrient dense foods in the world with many health benefits for dogs and cats.
1. Hip and Joint Health
Inflammation contributes to bone resorption, a process in which bone tissue is broken down. Since omega-3-rich salmon is a natural anti-inflammatory, dogs and cats benefit greatly from daily salmon consumption.
2. Brain and cognitive function
Omega-3-rich foods increase the efficiency of various brain functions in dogs and cats. This is further supported with the additional vitamin A, vitamin D and selenium contained in salmon which help maintain a healthy nervous function in dogs and cats.
3. Heart Health
Omega-3 fatty acids contained in salmon may reduce inflammation in dogs and cats. Inflammation in the body of pets can damage blood vessels and lead to heart disease and other health related issues.
4. Skin and Coat Health
Because of the high levels of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals as well as omega fatty acids, salmon helps maintain healthy skin and glossy coats. Salmon also minimises free radical damage in dogs and cats.
5. General wellbeing
There is plenty of evidence indicating the benefits that salmon may have for prevention and treatment of cancers, improved eyesight and general health and wellbeing. Salmon is packed full of essential vitamins and mineral, omega fatty acids and antioxidants which all help support healthy lifestyles for dogs and cats.
Salmon is a tender, delicious and easily digestible protein full of amino acids and omega fatty acids for bone, muscle and healthy heart function. Salmon also contains selenium and phosphorus for healthy joints and vitality in dogs and cats.
]]>Vetalogica Naturals features 12 pet foods varieties for dogs and cats including chicken, lamb and salmon. Vetalogica Naturals pet foods are Australian Made and Owned and contain no grains, corn, wheat, rice, artificial colours, artificial flavours, artificial preservatives, soy or GMO's.
Vetalogica will be supplying the new Vetalogica Naturals range in Australia, US and China from August 31st 2017.
]]>Vetalogica currently sells and markets ranges of biologically appropriate dog and cat treats in the US and other countries around the world. Vetalogica's biologically appropriate pet treats include Aussie Farmers and VitaRapid Supplements.
The whole team at Vetalogica is looking forward to feeding dogs and cats, high quality and nutritious biologically appropriate pet foods.
Vetalogica will be exhibiting at Superzoo 2017 in Las Vegas.
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The Kangaruffs range of biologically appropriate pet treats are currently available in the US.
]]>It is the goal of biologicallyappropriate.com to inform and highlight nutritional requirements of dogs and cats with the responsible feeding of biologically appropriate pet foods and biologically appropriate raw food diets.
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