Gently Cooked Dog Food: Your Dog's Best Friend!
Kibble Just Can’t Compete
We know you’ve heard of kibble, and you’ve probably heard of the raw feeding diet by now -- but have you ever heard of gently cooked dog food? Human-grade gently cooked meals, like the ones we prepare with love at Pawsitively Pure, offer a whole host of health benefits you just can’t get from feeding mass-produced kibble. Ready to learn more? Follow along with our infographic and we’ll break it down for you!
Infographic describing the benefits of gently cooked human-grade dog food
Fewer Carbs Helps Weight Management
One of the most notable benefits of switching to a gently cooked diet is fewer carbs and fillers. Our wholesome, tasty food is formulated with whole proteins and vegetables -- no unnecessary fillers in here! According to Whole Dog Journal, dogs don’t need large amounts of carbohydrates in their diets to lead healthy lives; in fact, the fewer carbs, the better! And yet, many commercial kibble brands are formulated with 30 to 70% carbohydrates.
While carbs do grant lots of energy, an abundance of carbohydrates and sugars can lead to weight gain, especially in dogs with reduced energy and activity levels. Healthy, protein-forward meals can make it easier to maintain healthy weight and is more appropriate for the average dog’s activity levels!
Healthier Teeth and Gums
Speaking of carbs and sugars, too much sugar does a number on your dog’s teeth and gums. Obviously, you know it does the same for humans, too! Especially if you’re not regularly brushing your dog’s teeth, carb-loaded kibble can speed up your dog’s tooth decay and cause overall health issues in the future. Skip the carbs and reveal your dog’s beautiful pearly whites (and don’t forget to brush their teeth, while you’re at it!)
Healthy Skin and Shiny Coat
Feeding a human-grade diet offers healthy benefits for so many more of your dog’s systems, too! One thing most pet parents notice after switching to a gently cooked diet is healthier skin and a shinier coat. Natural proteins are the building blocks of healthy skin! Why is this important? Healthy skin is your dog’s first defense against parasites that carry disease and infection, like fleas and ticks. When your dog has healthy skin, they’ll be comfortable and more protected overall.
Easier Digestion
What’s more, dogs have sensitive digestive systems. Healthy proteins are easy for your dogs to digest and extract nutrition from! Many commercially produced dog foods include meat byproducts that take a lot more to digest rather than wholesome muscle proteins. We use whole proteins, like chicken, turkey, and beef, to create our human-grade foods.
Feed Them Like Family!
All dogs deserve the best of the best, because they truly make our lives better! Our goal is to provide your dogs with gently cooked, nutritious meals that will improve their quality of life and allow them to spend plenty of happy days with you. We hope you’ll try a gently cooked diet for your dogs and discover the difference for yourself! Take a look at our blog on transitioning your dog from kibble to a natural diet. You can find Pawsitively Pure’s food, treats, and bone broth at our online shop!