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Posted By Cathy Beer On May 18, 2017 @ 3:02 pm In Bark n Purr,Dog health,News & Events | Comments Disabled
By serving up a high meat diet for dogs rather than the “human-like” fare favoured by many, dog owners can improve the well-being of their pet, a new study shows.
The independent New Zealand study – only the second of its kind in the world – found the high meat diet for dogs is easier to digest. This means more nutrients are able to be absorbed and results in higher levels of bacteria associated with protein and fat digestion.
The high meat diet for dogs study findings
High meat diet for dogs had smaller poo and better faecal health
New Zealand Premium Petfood Alliance spokesperson Neil Hinton said the study findings support the view the pet food manufacturers behind the Alliance have been advocating for a long time.
“While dogs are considered members of the family, they are carnivores so shouldn’t be fed a humanised diet containing high levels of carbohydrates. The study supports our long-held view that dogs need to be fed a high meat, low carbohydrate diet best suited to their biological makeup.”
“To date, there has been hardly any published research, so this study is a significant contribution to the international animal nutrition field. A lot of diets on the market have been designed to ensure a dog survives, but this research shows that high meat diet is the best to help a dog thrive.”
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